Cocoa is a 2018 book by Kristy Leissle, a lecturer in global studies at the University of Washington Bothell.[1]
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| Author | Kristy Leissle |
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| Publisher | Polity |
Publication date | 2018 |
| ISBN | 978-1-509-51316-1 |
The book covers cocoa's history, as well as contemporary production, economics, politics, trade, consumption and geography.[2] In Cocoa, Leissle is critical of issues around cocoa including labor exploitation (both within and outside of Africa),[3] gender inequalities, the fairness of 'fair trade',[2] market concentration and ignorance regarding Africa's role in cocoa production.[4] She is, however, optimistic for a future where farmers are valued.[2] She argues for the environmental and financial benefits of farmers growing flavor cocoa, while saying this production will not grow to a large scale.[5]
Multiple reviewers commented on the how concise the book was,[3][1] to the point where James Field, writing in the magazine Geographical said it became dense at times, although this was balanced well by anecdotes.[2] In his review, Field credited Leissle for recognizing her privileged position in discussing the topic.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Chapman (2018).
- ^ a b c d e Field (2018).
- ^ a b Neville (2018), p. 44.
- ^ Neville (2018), p. 45.
- ^ Carr (2020).
Sources
edit- Carr, Teresa (February 13, 2020). "The Bitter Side of Cocoa Production". Sapiens. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- Chapman, Peter (February 12, 2018). "'Cocoa', by Kristy Leissle". Financial Times. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- Field, James (March 2018). "COCOA: by Kristy Leissle". Geographical. Vol. 90, no. 3. p. 55. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- Neville, Daragh (April–May 2018). "Raising the chocolate bar". The World Today (magazine). Vol. 74, no. 2. JSTOR 48564853. Retrieved September 13, 2024.