Coffee and Community

Coffee and Community
Author: Sarah Lyon
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2011-05-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1457109514

We are told that simply by sipping our morning cup of organic, fair-trade coffee we are encouraging environmentally friendly agricultural methods, community development, fair prices, and shortened commodity chains. But what is the reality for producers, intermediaries, and consumers? This ethnographic analysis of fair-trade coffee analyzes the collective action and combined efforts of fair-trade network participants to construct a new economic reality. Focusing on La Voz Que Clama en el Desierto-a cooperative in San Juan la Laguna, Guatemala-and its relationships with coffee roasters, importers, and certifiers in the United States, Coffee and Community argues that while fair trade does benefit small coffee-farming communities, it is more flawed than advocates and scholars have acknowledged. However, through detailed ethnographic fieldwork with the farmers and by following the product, fair trade can be understood and modified to be more equitable. This book will be of interest to students and academics in anthropology, ethnology, Latin American studies, and labor studies, as well as economists, social scientists, policy makers, fair-trade advocates, and anyone interested in globalization and the realities of fair trade.

Coffee

Coffee
Author: Kenneth Davids
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 467
Release: 2013-10-15
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1466854421

Now in its latest revised edition, Kenneth Davids's comprehensive and entertaining Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying, remains an invaluable resource for anyone who truly enjoys a good cup of coffee. It features updated information and definitions, a history of coffee culture, tips on storing and brewing, and other essential advice designed to improve the coffee experience. Coffee lovers everywhere will welcome this lively, complete guide to the fascinating world of America's national beverage.

Coffee - Philosophy for Everyone

Coffee - Philosophy for Everyone
Author:
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2011-03-08
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1444393375

Offering philosophical insights into the popular morning brew, Coffee -- Philosophy for Everyone kick starts the day with an entertaining but critical discussion of the ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, and culture of coffee. Matt Lounsbury of pioneering business Stumptown Coffee discusses just how good coffee can be Caffeine-related chapters cover the ethics of the coffee trade, the metaphysics of coffee and the centrality of the coffee house to the public sphere Includes a foreword by Donald Schoenholt, President at Gillies Coffee Company

Connoisseurship

Connoisseurship
Author: Christina M. Anderson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2023-07-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 019092358X

Despite the central importance of connoisseurship in the rarefied world of art collecting, it occupies an uncomfortable position in modern scholarship. On the one hand, the concept retains a significant role in the study of art and the care of public and private collections when it is linked with art appreciation, qualities visible to the attuned eye, or the processes of attribution and authentication. On the other hand, the last century has seen connoisseurship marginalized in academic discourse: it is often associated with amateurism, social elitism, status-display, and intellectual mystification. The present collection of essays enters this breach and--by adopting a broad, interdisciplinary approach--considers connoisseurship afresh, investigating its practice in both familiar and unexpected places. Essays on the role of connoisseurship in Western art history appear alongside innovative, global perspectives on Chinese numismatics and walnut collecting, wine and coffee expertise, the market for geological specimens, and the parallels between Morellian connoisseurship and modern forensics. These essays resonate with one another in surprising ways and create new dialogues about connoisseurship's meaning and application, demonstrating that its practice can be both intuitive and scientific.

A Look At Coffee And Your Health

A Look At Coffee And Your Health
Author: Susan Zeppieei
Publisher: Susan Zeppieri
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2023-05-14
Genre: Cooking
ISBN:

Coffee is a beloved beverage enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. It has become integral to our daily routine, whether a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon break. However, coffee's journey from bean to cup is complex and fascinating, with a rich history and culture influencing how we consume it today. Moreover, coffee has been the subject of numerous studies examining its impact on our health. While some research suggests that coffee has potential health benefits, such as reducing the risk of some diseases, others suggest that excessive coffee consumption may negatively affect our health. In this ebook chapter, we will explore the journey of coffee from its origins in Ethiopia to its global popularity today. We will also delve into how coffee can affect our health, both positively and negatively. By the end of this chapter, readers will have a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between coffee and health and how this beloved beverage has impacted our lives throughout history.

Attaining the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of Responsible Consumption and Production

Attaining the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of Responsible Consumption and Production
Author: Naomi Birdthistle
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2023-06-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1804558427

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. With a focus on SDG12, this book generates insights and key takeaways into the role of family businesses in sustaining the livelihoods of current and future generations.

Infrastructure, Morality, Food and Clothing, and New Developments in Latin America

Infrastructure, Morality, Food and Clothing, and New Developments in Latin America
Author: Donald C. Wood
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2021-12-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1801174342

Volume 41 of Research in Economic Anthropology explores a wide range of topics of interest to economic anthropology including the roles of money in social ties between people, and moral concerns regarding these and other roles and uses of money in society.

Aspirations of Young Adults in Urban Asia

Aspirations of Young Adults in Urban Asia
Author: Mariske Westendorp
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1789208963

Comparing first-person ethnographic accounts of young people living, working, and creating relationships in cities across Asia, this volume explores their contemporary lives, pressures, ideals, and aspirations. Delving into topical issues such as education, social inequality, family pressures, changing values, precarious employment, and political discontent, the book explores how young people are pushing boundaries and imagining their future. In this way, they explore and create the identities of their local and global surroundings.

Working with Stakeholder Dialogues

Working with Stakeholder Dialogues
Author: Petra Kuenkel
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2011-04-07
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 3839183022

Working towards a more sustainable world requires bringing together differing world-views and balancing conflicts of interests for responsible business, people-oriented public service and a strong civil society. Stakeholder Dialogues are a methodology for the design and implementation of consultation and cooperation processes that are built on the inclusion and integration of different interest groups. Such a collaborative approach requires new competencies for globally and locally responsible leaders. It calls for conscious leadership in integrating differences in cultures, interests and goals. With a well-structured approach Stakeholder Dialogues lead to practical outcomes that could not have been achieved otherwise and that can be implemented more easily because all stakeholders involved experience a higher degree of ownership. High-quality Stakeholder Dialogues create a climate of trust, commitment and collective intelligence. Based on the Collective Leadership Institute’s 5 years of experience in process support and capacity building, the practical guide Working with Stakeholder Dialogues supports you in planning, implementing and evaluating successful and result-oriented consultation and cooperation between different stakeholders.