Sweet Talk: Paternalism and Collective Action in North-South Trade Relations

by J.P. Singh

Book Overview

Developed nations strive to create the impression that their hearts and pockets bleed for the developing world. Yet, the global North continues to offer unfavorable trade terms to the global South. Truly fair trade would make reciprocal concessions to developing countries while allowing them to better their own positions. However, five hundred years of colonial racism and post-colonial paternalism have undermined trade negotiations.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1503601048
• ISBN13: 9781503601048
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"