(Ebook) The ethical consumer by Rob Harrison; Terry Newholm; Deirdre Shaw ISBN 9781412903523, 9781412903530, 9781847877758, 1412903521, 141290353X, 1847877753

(Ebook) The ethical consumer by Rob Harrison; Terry Newholm; Deirdre Shaw ISBN 9781412903523, 9781412903530, 9781847877758, 1412903521, 141290353X, 1847877753

Focusing on ethical consumers, their behaviour, discourses and narratives as well as the social and political contexts in which they operate, this text provides a summary of the manner and effectiveness of their actions. Content: Philosophy and ethical consumption / Clive Barnett, Philip Cafaro and Terry Newholm -- The consumer as economic voter / Roger A. Dickinson and Mary L. Carsky -- A brief history of consumer activism / Tim Lang and Yiannis Gabriel -- Pressure groups, campaigns and consumers / Rob Harrison -- Informing ethical consumers / Hannah Berry and Morven McEachern -- The effectiveness of ethical consumer behaviour / Scott Clouder and Rob Harrison -- Case studying ethical consumers' projects and strategies / Terry Newholm -- Using existential-phenomenological interviewing to explore meanings of consumption / Hélène Cherrier -- Modelling consumer decision making in fair trade / Deirde Shaw -- Identifying and profiling apparel label users / Marsha A. Dickson -- Focus groups on consumers' ethical beliefs / Barry Clavin and Alex Lewis -- Surveying ethical and environmental attitudes / Robert Worcester and Jenny Dawkins -- Corporate disclosure and auditing / Carol A. Adams and Ambika Zutshi -- Meeting the ethical gaze : challenges for orienting to the ethical market / Andrew Crane. Abstract: Who are ethical consumers and why are they on the rise? Leading the way towards answering this question, this book offers an introduction to the subject. It explores areas like boycotts and fair trade projects, and gathers together the diverse experiences of scholars, campaigners and business practitioners from the international community.