CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

List of Commonly Used Acronyms

Introduction: Rules, Responsibilities, and Rights in the Global Economy

Part I: Making Sense of Conscientious Consumerism

1The Making of Conscientious Consumers: Individual and National Patterns

2The Dilemmas of Conscientious Consumerism

Part II: Behind the Label: Global Production and the Meaning of Standards

3Wood and Paper Products: Searching for Sustainability

4Food: Global Agriculture and Local Institutions

5Apparel and Footwear: Standards for Sweatshops

6Electronics: The Hidden Costs of Computing

Conclusion: Beyond Conscientious Consumerism

Appendix

Notes

References

Index