num_pages: 224
description: In this guide to activism for ordinary citizens, Roddick describes how people can make a positive difference in the world through lobbying, making conscious consumer choices and investing ethically. Contributions from other activists discuss such topics as sweatshops, the WTO protests in Seattle, and local self reliance. The volume is illustrated throughout with color photographs depicting the results of globalization. Roddick is the founder of the Body Shop stores, which sell ecologically-friendly bath and beauty products. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: Take It Personally: How to Make Conscious Choices to Change the World
titlecomplete: Take It Personally: How to Make Conscious Choices to Change the World
genres: Nonfiction
ratings_count: 75
publisher: Weiser Books