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Impact of Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria on the Economic Empowerment of its Members

Weil Sprache unsere Realität formt

Jeden Tag begegnen Frauen Sätzen, die harmlos klingen und doch unsichtbare Grenzen setzen. Sätze, die klein halten, Rollenbilder zementieren und patriarchale Machtstrukturen stillschweigend stützen. Ob im Beruf, im Alltag oder in Beziehungen: Sexismus im Alltag beginnt oft nicht laut, sondern in scheinbar beiläufigen Bemerkungen.

Laura Busche, besser bekannt als Ms. Confidence, nimmt diese sprachlichen Alltagsfallen unter die Lupe. Sie zeigt, woher solche Aussagen kommen, warum sie wirken und wie Frauen ihnen souverän begegnen können. Persönliche Geschichten treffen auf gesellschaftliche Analysen, aktuelle Studien und historische Hintergründe. So entsteht ein kluges Buch über Feminismus, Gleichberechtigung und die Frage, wie sehr Sprache unser Denken prägt.

Du bekommst:

- Klarheit: Jedes Kapitel beleuchtet einen Satz und entlarvt seine versteckte Wirkung.

- Werkzeuge: Konter, Denkimpulse und Reflexionsfragen helfen, Sprachlosigkeit zu überwinden.

- Verbindung: Persönliche Erfahrungen treffen auf kollektive Beobachtungen und gesellschaftliche Einordnung.

Dieses Buch ist für alle Frauen, die sich nicht länger kleinhalten lassen wollen. Für alle, die ihre Stimme finden, selbstbewusst handeln und ihre Position in Beruf, Alltag und Beziehungen stärken möchten. Humorvoll, klug und praxisnah zeigt Laura Busche, wie Empowerment für Frauen im echten Leben aussehen kann: nicht perfekt, nicht laut um jeden Preis, sondern klar, mutig und wirkungsvoll.

„Für eine Emanze bist du ganz schön hübsch!" ist ein feministisches Sachbuch für alle, die Alltagssexismus erkennen, Sprache bewusster einsetzen und sich gegen abwertende Sätze besser behaupten möchten. Ein Mutmachbuch, das inspiriert, aufklärt und Female Empowerment spürbar macht.

Weil Sprache unsere Realität formt
 Jeden Tag begegnen Frauen Sätzen, die harmlos klingen und doch unsichtbare Grenzen setzen. Sätze, die klein halten, 
 Rollenbilder
 zementieren und 
 patriarchale Machtstrukturen
 stillschweigend stützen. Ob im Beruf, im Alltag oder in Beziehungen: 
 Sexismus im Alltag
 beginnt oft nicht laut, sondern in scheinbar beiläufigen Bemerkungen.
 
 Laura Busche, besser bekannt als 
 Ms. Confidence
 , nimmt diese sprachlichen Alltagsfallen unter die Lupe. Sie zeigt, woher solche Aussagen kommen, warum sie wirken und wie Frauen ihnen souverän begegnen können. Persönliche Geschichten treffen auf 
 gesellschaftliche Analysen
 , aktuelle Studien und historische Hintergründe. So entsteht ein kluges Buch über 
 Feminismus
 , 
 Gleichberechtigung
 und die Frage, wie sehr Sprache unser Denken prägt.
 Du bekommst:<ul><li>Klarheit
 : Jedes Kapitel beleuchtet einen Satz und entlarvt seine versteckte Wirkung.
 </li><li>Werkzeuge
 : Konter, Denkimpulse und Reflexionsfragen helfen, Sprachlosigkeit zu überwinden.
 </li><li>Verbindung
 : Persönliche Erfahrungen treffen auf kollektive Beobachtungen und gesellschaftliche Einordnung.
 </li></ul>
 Dieses Buch ist für alle Frauen, die sich nicht länger kleinhalten lassen wollen. Für alle, die ihre Stimme finden, 
 selbstbewusst handeln
 und ihre Position in Beruf, Alltag und Beziehungen stärken möchten. Humorvoll, klug und praxisnah zeigt Laura Busche, wie 
 Empowerment für Frauen
 im echten Leben aussehen kann: nicht perfekt, nicht laut um jeden Preis, sondern klar, mutig und wirkungsvoll.
 
 „Für eine Emanze bist du ganz schön hübsch!“ ist ein 
 feministisches Sachbuch
 für alle, die 
 Alltagssexismus erkennen
 , Sprache bewusster einsetzen und sich gegen abwertende Sätze besser behaupten möchten. Ein Mutmachbuch, das inspiriert, aufklärt und 
 Female Empowerment
 spürbar macht.

33 Sätze, die das Patriarchat am Leben halten

„Für eine Emanze bist du ganz schön hübsch!“

A bold, hopeful argument for using our oceans to meet the worldwide need for food, renewable energy, and economic well-being without sacrificing the health of the planet As the world struggles to feed humanity, fuel economies and trade, and fulfill global energy needs, companies and governments are rushing to the vast blue expanse that covers two-thirds of our planet. But should we let them? A Sea of Wealth makes the provocative case for why we must harness the ocean—and demonstrates how we can do so wisely. Blending the latest science with engaging personal stories from a lifetime spent in and around the ocean, Ben Halpern takes readers around the globe to explore five key resources in the rapidly emerging blue economy: food, energy, transport, minerals, and carbon. He carefully considers what each has to offer, their environmental risks, and how they compare to land-based alternatives, while wrestling with his own feelings about using the sea. The danger is that industry and government will push too fast, too far into the ocean. Yet these expanding uses could provide environmental solutions at a planetary scale. A timely book by one of the world’s most influential environmental scientists, A Sea of Wealth tackles the question of whether we should halt or encourage the exploitation of our oceans and their untold resources—the answers may surprise you.

The Blue Economy and the Future of the Ocean

A Sea of Wealth

You have about 80,000 hours in your career: 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year, for 40 years. This means your choice of career is the most important decision you'll ever make.Choose well, and you can have a more rewarding, interesting life, and also help solve some of the world's most pressing problems. Choose poorly, and you could waste decades.So what should you do? Most advice is based on no research, instead offering (misleading) platitudes like 'follow your passion'. It's surprisingly out of date, focusing on traditional paths rather than those most likely to thrive in an age of AI. And if you want to help others, the advice is even more simplistic: telling you to choose careers like nurse or doctor, when there are paths in which almost anyone can save more lives. In fact, some careers have hundreds of times more impact than others, but most of us have no idea which ones.Benjamin Todd is the founder of 80,000 Hours, a non-profit that's spent over ten years researching how to have a meaningful and impactful career. Here he introduces a tried-and-tested toolkit framework that has already led thousands of people to change their path. It covers:<ul><li>What really makes for a dream job, and why finding it probably doesn't involve 'following your passion'.</li><li>How to identify which global problems are most pressing, and why they might involve AI as much as climate change.</li><li>Which roles are likely to be automated, and how to ensure yours isn't among them.</li></ul>It's also full of practical tips and tools. You'll come away with a plan to use your 80,000 hours in a way that's rewarding and fulfils your potential to make a difference.'A ridiculously in-depth guide about how to find that perfect career for you.' Ali Abdaal, author of Feel-Good Productivity'Based on evidence and good sense, not platitudes.' Steven Pinker, author of The Better Angels of our Nature

How to Have a Fulfilling Career That Does Good

80,000 Hours

By the New York Times’s Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain—exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network for their basic necessities."A tale that will change how you look at the world."&nbsp;—Mark LeibovichNamed a Best Book of the Year by Foreign Policy and The Aspen Institute * Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book AwardHow does the wealthiest country on earth run out of protective gear in the middle of a public health catastrophe? How do its parents find themselves unable to locate crucially needed infant formula? How do its largest companies spend billions of dollars making cars that no one can drive for a lack of chips?The last few years have radically highlighted the intricacy and fragility of the global supply chain. Enormous ships were stuck at sea, warehouses overflowed, and delivery trucks stalled. The result was a scarcity of everything from breakfast cereal to medical devices, from frivolous goods to lifesaving necessities. And while the scale of the pandemic shock was unprecedented, it underscored the troubling reality that this system built on Just in Time principles was fundamentally at risk of descending into chaos all along. And it still is. Sabotaged by financial interests, a loss of transparency in markets, and worsening working conditions for the people tasked with keeping the gears turning, our global supply chain has become perpetually on the brink of collapse.In How the World Ran Out of Everything, award-winning journalist Peter S. Goodman reveals the fascinating innerworkings of our supply chain and the factors that have led to its constant, dangerous vulnerability. His reporting takes readers deep into the elaborate system, showcasing the triumphs and struggles of the human players who operate it—from factories in Asia and an almond grower in Northern California, to a group of striking railroad workers in Texas, to a truck driver who Goodman accompanies across hundreds of miles of the Great Plains. Through their stories, Goodman weaves a powerful argument for reforming a supply chain to become truly reliable and resilient, demanding a radical redrawing of the bargain between labor and shareholder interests, and deeper attention paid to how we get the things we need.From one of the most respected voices in economic journalism working today, How the World Ran Out of Everything is a fiercely smart, deeply informative look at how our supply chain operates, and why its reform is crucial—not only to avoid dysfunction in our day to day lives, but to protect the fate of our global fortunes.&nbsp;This riveting work of economic journalism breaks down the complexities of modern globalization and reveals: <ul><li>The Just in Time Fallacy: Discover how a sensible manufacturing philosophy was twisted to prioritize shareholder interests over resilience, setting the stage for global shortages and widespread inflation.</li><li>Human Cost of Efficiency: Journey from factories in Asia to the highways of the Great Plains and meet the human players—from truck drivers to railroad workers—exploited to keep the gears of commerce turning.</li><li>Monopoly Power and Price Hikes: Investigate how decades of deregulation allowed a few monopolistic companies to dominate key industries, engineering scarcity to boost profits during a worldwide catastrophe.</li><li>The Future of the Supply Chain: Explore the urgent arguments for reforming the system through reshoring and nearshoring to build a more reliable and resilient network for the things we need.</li></ul>

By the New York Times’s Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain—exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network for their basic necessities."A tale that will change how you look at the world."&nbsp;—Mark LeibovichNamed a Best Book of the Year by Foreign Policy and The Aspen Institute * Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book AwardHow does the wealthiest country on earth run out of protective gear in the middle of a public health catastrophe? How do its parents find themselves unable to locate crucially needed infant formula? How do its largest companies spend billions of dollars making cars that no one can drive for a lack of chips?The last few years have radically highlighted the intricacy and fragility of the global supply chain. Enormous ships were stuck at sea, warehouses overflowed, and delivery trucks stalled. The result was a scarcity of everything from breakfast cereal to medical devices, from frivolous goods to lifesaving necessities. And while the scale of the pandemic shock was unprecedented, it underscored the troubling reality that this system built on Just in Time principles was fundamentally at risk of descending into chaos all along. And it still is. Sabotaged by financial interests, a loss of transparency in markets, and worsening working conditions for the people tasked with keeping the gears turning, our global supply chain has become perpetually on the brink of collapse.In How the World Ran Out of Everything, award-winning journalist Peter S. Goodman reveals the fascinating innerworkings of our supply chain and the factors that have led to its constant, dangerous vulnerability. His reporting takes readers deep into the elaborate system, showcasing the triumphs and struggles of the human players who operate it—from factories in Asia and an almond grower in Northern California, to a group of striking railroad workers in Texas, to a truck driver who Goodman accompanies across hundreds of miles of the Great Plains. Through their stories, Goodman weaves a powerful argument for reforming a supply chain to become truly reliable and resilient, demanding a radical redrawing of the bargain between labor and shareholder interests, and deeper attention paid to how we get the things we need.From one of the most respected voices in economic journalism working today, How the World Ran Out of Everything is a fiercely smart, deeply informative look at how our supply chain operates, and why its reform is crucial—not only to avoid dysfunction in our day to day lives, but to protect the fate of our global fortunes.&nbsp;This riveting work of economic journalism breaks down the complexities of modern globalization and reveals: <ul><li>The Just in Time Fallacy: Discover how a sensible manufacturing philosophy was twisted to prioritize shareholder interests over resilience, setting the stage for global shortages and widespread inflation.</li><li>Human Cost of Efficiency: Journey from factories in Asia to the highways of the Great Plains and meet the human players—from truck drivers to railroad workers—exploited to keep the gears of commerce turning.</li><li>Monopoly Power and Price Hikes: Investigate how decades of deregulation allowed a few monopolistic companies to dominate key industries, engineering scarcity to boost profits during a worldwide catastrophe.</li><li>The Future of the Supply Chain: Explore the urgent arguments for reforming the system through reshoring and nearshoring to build a more reliable and resilient network for the things we need.</li></ul>

Inside the Global Supply Chain

How the World Ran Out of Everything

Ehe, Freundschaft, Schriftstellerinnendasein: Die Frauen in Curtis Sittenfelds neuem Erzählband setzen sich mit den großen Themen des Lebens und der Lebensmitte auseinander. Sie sind in den Vierzigern und merken, dass ihre lang gehegten Überzeugungen nicht mehr tragen in einer Welt, die sich beständig ändert. Da gilt es, sie und sich selbst zu hinterfragen, und sich aufzumachen zu neuen Ufern. 
Jill wird vermeintlich gecancelt. Ruth ist damit konfrontiert, dass sie als weibliche Autorin ganz anderen Kriterien ausgesetzt ist als ein Kollege. Jess besucht zwei Freundinnen, die sie seit ihrer Scheidung nicht mehr gesehen hat, und lotet ihre Beziehung neu aus. Bei Lee Fiora, der Protagonistin aus Sittenfelds hochgelobtem Debüt ¿Prep¿, ist es das Abschlussjubiläum, das zu einer Auseinandersetzung mit dem früheren Selbst führt. 
Sittenfelds Geschichten sind unglaublich zeitgeistig, klug, lustig und voller Einfühlungsvermögen. Mit unverkennbarem Scharfblick schildert sie die inneren Konflikte ihrer Figuren, die oft zwischen gesellschaftlichen Normen und ihren persönlichen Wünschen hin- und hergerissen sind.

Erzählungen | »Eine Hymne auf Freundschaften, die uns durchs Leben tragen« taz

Mittelalte Frauen

How the social organization of Europe and China shaped their divergent economic and political trajectories over the past millennium In the eleventh century, when Europe was still backward and poor, China was a rich and sophisticated civilization. Yet Europe became the birthplace of democracy and the Industrial Revolution, driving the Great Enrichment, while China stagnated until the end of the twentieth century and was always ruled by autocracies. Two Paths to Prosperity traces the emergence of two very different social organizations in premodern China and Europe--the clan and the corporation--showing how they were key factors in the economic and political divergence of these two great civilizations. In this landmark book, three leading economists offer a bold new account of why Europe and China evolved along such different trajectories. In the early Middle Ages, public goods like risk sharing, religious worship, education, and conflict resolution were provided by nonstate organizations in both societies. China increasingly relied on kin-based cooperation within clans, while weaker kinship ties in Europe gave rise to corporations such as guilds, universities, and self-governing towns. Despite performing similar functions, clans and corporations were built on very different principles--with lasting consequences until today. Providing a novel answer to a fundamental question in economic and political history, Two Paths to Prosperity shows how extended kinship in Chinese society facilitated the consolidation of autocracy and hindered innovation and economic development, and how corporations in Europe influenced emerging state institutions and set the stage for the Industrial Revolution.

Culture and Institutions in Europe and China, 1000–2000

Two Paths to Prosperity

A little extra / by Conny Wenk

Ein fröhlicher Begleiter durchs Jahr: der Monatskalender mit Fotos von Conny Wenk 

 Ein strahlendes Lächeln, absolute Lebensfreude und das gewisse Extra machen die jungen Protagonistinnen und Protagonisten dieses Kalenders zu etwas Besonderem. Die Fotografin Conny Wenk stellt in ihrem Werk Menschen mit Trisomie 21 in den Vordergrund. Auf Instagram postet sie in der Serie "A little extra a day" täglich ein Bild einer Person mit Down-Syndrom. Inspiriert dazu wurde sie durch ihre Tochter Juliana, die 2001 mit dieser genetischen Besonderheit zur Welt kam.
 

 Mit diesem 
 Jahreskalender 2027
 verbreitet sie nicht nur gute Laune in Büro, Praxis oder zuhause, sondern setzt sich auch aktiv für die Anliegen betroffener Menschen ein.

 <ul><li>Mutmacher-Bilder für Schreibtisch und Wand: die Kalender von Conny Wenk gibt es im Wand- und Tischkalender-Format</li><li>Zauberhafte Fotos und eine wichtige Message über Einzigartigkeit und Inklusion</li><li>Eine Erinnerung an Wertschätzung und Respekt: was wir von Menschen mit Trisomie 21 lernen können</li><li>Kalender im Bundle und mit Mengenrabatt bereits ab 2 Exemplaren erhältlich</li>
 
 </ul>Vielfalt verbindet: Down-Syndrom-Kinder und -Jugendliche in wunderbaren Porträts 

 Es ist weder eine Krankheit noch ansteckend, sondern eine genetische Besonderheit, mit der allein in Deutschland ungefähr 50.000 Menschen leben: Wenn das Chromosom Nr. 21 dreimal statt zweimal vorhanden ist, spricht man vom Down-Syndrom. Betroffene zeichnen sich oft durch ein einnehmendes Wesen und ein strahlendes Lächeln aus - genau das fängt Conny Wenk in ihren Fotos ein. Die schönsten davon finden Sie in diesem bezaubernden 
 Wandkalender
 - für gute Laune, die ansteckt!

Jeden Monat ein Mutmacher-Porträt voller Lebensfreude - ein Kalender, der Einzigartigkeit feiert (Fotografien von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit Down-Syndrom)

Wandkalender A little extra 2027

Part life philosophy, part financial clarity, and part real-world wisdom from a hugely popular estate planning attorney who has seen what happens when families plan and when they don't. I'm Sorry I'm Dead helps readers confront the reality of life's end, not in a morbid way, but in a deeply empowering one. Estate planning attorney, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Pamela Maass Garrett aka Law Mother has helped thousands of families navigate what happens when someone dies. She has seen firsthand that the biggest problems families face are rarely legal: they are emotional, relational, and the result of decisions never made . . . siblings that stop speaking over a dispute about their parent's home, a grieving widow locked out of bank accounts because she didn't know how to get access, and families forced to guess about critical medical decisions. All of these problems can be easily avoided. In this book, Garrett introduces a powerful mindset shift: when you face the end of life honestly, you begin living more intentionally today. Through compelling stories from real families, practical financial insights, and simple decision-making frameworks, readers learn how to take control of their lives before circumstances take control of them. The book guides readers through the most important life decisions most people avoid: · how to organize finances and build real wealth · how to protect loved ones legally and emotionally · how to make difficult family decisions before crisis strikes · how to prevent conflict, confusion, and regret after death · how to create a legacy that strengthens future generations rather than unintentionally burdening them with a huge tax bill · what you really can and can't do Rather than overwhelming readers with technical legal details, I'm Sorry I'm Dead offers a clear philosophy and practical tools for making the decisions that matter most. The result is a life lived with greater clarity, stronger relationships, and the peace of knowing the people you love will be protected. This book is for anyone who wants to stop drifting through life and start deciding it.

Estate Planning for Peace of Mind, Protection and a Life Well Lived

I’m Sorry I’m Dead . . . Now What?

Celebrate the World Cup with soccer's biggest fan! From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller (RE)BORN IN THE USA and face of the wildly successful soccer media platform MEN IN BLAZERS, Roger Bennett, comes a joyous, big-hearted celebration of the World Cup from the 1970s onward--the perfect companion to read while you watch.As the World Cup captivates audiences around the globe once again, it serves as a reminder of the tournament’s unparalleled power to unite millions in a shared experience. Every four years, millions of viewers all over the globe are united in the drama of the world’s biggest sporting event. Geopolitical turmoil, popular culture, clashes of custom and style all weave together on the pitch, making the World Cup about so much more than soccer.For fans, it is a series of triumphs, heartbreaks, and shocking twists of fate. For the players, single matches, single plays, single glorious moments can be life changing. In We are the World (Cup), Roger Bennett imbues his unmitigated love for and dedication to the game into a deeply researched and deeply personal distillation of every tournament he has experienced from the 1978 to 2022.As founder of MEN IN BLAZERS, the largest independent soccer focused media company in North America, Roger has been at the front of the curve as the popularity of soccer has sky-rocketed in the United States. We are the World (Cup) offers an in-depth history of how a sport that was mocked and dismissed in the 70s and 80s has become so energized, and the role that he and MEN IN BLAZERS have played.Beloved for his wit, humility, and unadulterated love of the game that the rest of the world calls “football” is a celebration of our global culture and the power of sport to unite us all.

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller (RE)BORN IN THE USA and face of the wildly successful soccer media platform MEN IN BLAZERS, Roger Bennett, comes a joyous, big-hearted celebration of the World Cup from the 1970s onward, published in the ramp up to the 2026 tournament. Every four years, millions of viewers all over the globe are united in the drama of the world’s biggest sporting event. Geopolitical turmoil, popular culture, clashes of custom and style all weave together on the pitch, making the World Cup about so much more than soccer. For fans, it is a series of triumphs, heartbreaks, and shocking twists of fate. For the players, single matches, single plays, single glorious moments can be life changing. In We are the World (Cup), Roger Bennett imbues his unmitigated love for and dedication to the game into a deeply researched and deeply personal distillation of every tournament he has experienced from the 1978 to 2022. As founder of MEN IN BLAZERS, the largest independent soccer focused media company in North America, Roger has been at the front of the curve as the popularity of soccer has sky-rocketed in the United States. We are the World (Cup) offers an in-depth history of how a sport that was mocked and dismissed in the 70s and 80s has become so energized, and the role that he and MEN IN BLAZERS have played. Beloved for his wit, humility, and unadulterated love of the game that the rest of the world calls “football” is a celebration of our global culture and the power of sport to unite us all.

A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event

We Are the World (Cup)

How apprenticeship shaped the English economy Apprenticeship dominated training and skill formation in early modern Europe. Years spent learning from a skilled master were a nearly universal experience for young workers in crafts and trade. In England, when apprenticeship reached its peak, as many as a third of all teenage males would serve and learn as apprentices. In The Market for Skill, Patrick Wallis shows how apprenticeship helped reshape the English economy. Some historians see apprenticeship as a key ingredient in the industrial revolution; others agree with Adam Smith in seeing it as wasteful and conservative. Wallis shows that neither of these perspectives is entirely accurate. He offers a new account of apprenticeship and the market for skill in England, analyzing the records of hundreds of thousands of individual apprentices to tell the story of how apprenticeship worked and how it contributed to the transformation of England. Wallis details the activities of apprentices and masters, the strategies of ambitious parents, the interventions of guilds and the decisions of town officials. He shows how the system of early modern apprenticeship contributed to the growth of cities, the movement of workers from farms to manufacturing and the spread of new technologies and productive knowledge. In this groundbreaking study, Wallis argues that apprenticeship succeeded precisely because it was a flexible institution which allowed apprentices to change their minds and exit contracts early. Apprenticeship provided a vital channel for training that families could trust and that was accessible to most young people, whatever their background.

Apprenticeship and Economic Growth in Early Modern England

The Market for Skill

A stirring, impactful novel about motherhood, finding meaning for yourself and fighting for the people that you love

Grace

*A Radio 4 Book of the Week*'Captivating, mind-boggling and deeply disturbing' - Maureen Freely'Humane, thoughtful and urgent - this book will make you think, make you laugh, make you cry, but also make you burn with rage' - Dr Mary WellesleyA thought-provoking deep dive into the global fertility industry and the commodification of the maternal body__________Should surrogacy be a paid service, an altruistic act - or even legal at all?Is it right that you can pay more for 'VIP' egg donors - and to view their photos?How much, if anything, should breastmilk cost - and who should be allowed to buy it?The global fertility industry is rapidly growing, hugely profitable and morally complex. This an industry where one person's biological bad luck can be another person's financial gain. From egg freezing to black-market breastmilk, the maternal body has never been more commodified, yet the ethical, emotional and economic implications are rarely considered.Through a combination of undercover reporting and detailed first-hand accounts Alev Scott exposes how the IVF, surrogacy and milk industries operate around the world and who is profiting. In doing so, she considers the blurred line between exploitation and empowerment. Who should make money from the maternal body: only the women themselves, anyone or no one?Timely, thought-provoking and compelling, Cash Cow is an unmissable investigation into how desire, desperation and commerce intersect, and the impact the fertility industry has on individuals.__________'A powerful, intimate and disturbing exploration of the hidden markets built on women's bodies' Professor Peter Frankopan'An absolute must read for anyone considering surrogacy; a compelling and thought-provoking book for everyone else' Jack Farchy, co-author of The World for Sale

How the Maternal Body Became a Global Commodity – and the Hidden Costs for Women

Cash Cow

Impact of Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria on the Economic Empowerment of its Members

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