Shopping with a Conscience

RICHIE UNTERBERGER
talk & booksigning for "The Rough Guide to Shopping with a Conscience"
and
ELLIS JONES
talk & booksigning for "The Better World Shopping Guide: Every Dollar Makes a Difference"
Wednesday, August 22 at 7 pm

Sweatshops, fair trade, climate change, ethical investment, organic food . . . shopping can sometimes feel like a moral minefield. What can consumers do to make a difference? Join the discussion as author Richie Unterberger talks about "The Rough Guide to Shopping with a Conscience," and author Ellis Jones talks about "The Better World Shopping Guide: Every Dollar Makes a Difference."

Bay Area writer Richie Unterberger lives in Oakland and has authored a number of books on music history and travel. Ellis Jones has been teaching students to make a difference for the past 15 years. A scholar of social responsibility, social change and everyday activism, he founded and directs the Better World Network. He currently teaches sociology at University of California, Davis.

This Booksmith sponsored event will take place at The Booksmith (1644 Haight Street in San Francisco). For further information, call 415-863-8688 or visit http://www.booksmith.com If you can't attend this event and would like to order a signed copy of the author's new book, please email or phone our store.