IDEV 2500 Lecture 2: Sneyd Reading

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: International Development
• Course: IDEV 2500
• Professor: Ryan Briggs

Document Summary

Reading reflection: book review: cotton by adam sneyd. This reading is unique in the fact that it is a book review therefore it summarizes the book, analyzes its relevance and factuality, as well as the authors position and credibility. Cotton sheds light on the international trade and production of cotton focusing on the challenges and power struggle of the industry. Dr milasoa ch rel-robson praises the validity and effectiveness of sneyd"s account, crediting his academic research approach, writing style and his ability to induce thought-provoking questions. The book follows the entire value-chain from the bottom, vulnerable cotton pickers, to the top corporate players. One main focus is sustainability and development benefits to cotton-growing populations, particularly those who are in poorer and marginalized regions of the world. The cotton 4" african countries benin, burkina faso, chad and mali are fighting for international trade of cotton to increase development.