An in-depth analysis of the origins and current state of the international sugar industry. Rutter provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, from its historical roots to its modern practices. He offers insights into the social, economic, and political factors that have shaped the industry, making a compelling case for the need for reform. With detailed charts and graphs, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the global sugar trade. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.