The Hidden Assembly Line

SUBTITLED : ` Gender Dynamics of Subcontracted Work in a Global Economy '. 154 pages - including INDEX - wherein 5 groups of writers look at the social and economic impacts of a globalized economy; particularly as it effects women in third world countries. Illustrated by tabular data from India and the Philippines - for example. LEARN about : Angono Rizal, Sri Lanka, macro and micro economic factors, jeans, embroidery, and the Termination of Employment Act. Cond : Paper wrapper is yellow with red and yellow lettering. Front cover photo montage shows female textile workers in the Philippines, India and Pakistan. Volume flies open slightly, but is tight, clean and bright. No names, no marks, no creases, no tears. Excellent reading copy. Quote (p. 45) : " She could not remember the exact number of years she has worked, saying that it seems like `forever'. She is the youngest of seven sisters. Ever since she lost her father 25 years ago when she was 13, she has taken care of her ailing mother who decided that her youngest daughter should stay singlre so as to ._._._. ." Size: 8vo.…