The Bangladesh Fire and Safety Accord: a major step forward in achieving workers' rights? -- Self governance: the challenges and limitations of corporate social responsibility -- Governance of global production networks -- Prospects for workers' rights in China -- A way forward?

Preface: The continuing relevance of progressive student activism in an age of right-wing populism -- Theorizing social movement strategy -- Globalization, the apparel industry and the roots of sweatshops -- Higher education as a political opportunity structure -- The origins of United Students...

"This book argues that larger flaws in the global supply chain must first be addressed to change the way business is conducted to prevent factory owners from taking deadly risks to meet clients' demands in the garment industry in Bangladesh. Using the 2013 Rana-Plaza disaster as a departure...

The general labour and employment laws of many countries do not necessarily take into account the special circumstances of those who work in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors, whereas legislation governing these sectors tend not to integrate appropriate labour standards. This...