基本信息出版社：WileyBlackwell
页码：416 页
出版日期：2008年08月
ISBN：0731406990
条形码：9780731406999
装帧：平装
正文语种：英语
丛书名：For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)
外文书名：阿呆之全球贫困问题 (阿呆系列 (人生百味平装系列))
内容简介 Discover the causes and effects of poverty - and how you can make a difference.
With World Poverty For Dummies, you’ll find out about the building blocks of poverty, as well as its varying causes and manifestations in different regions around the world. Most importantly, you’ll also discover what you can do; from changing your consumer choices or lobbying your government, to becoming an aid worker.
World Poverty For Dummies covers:
- The geography of poverty The cult of bribery, corruption and theft The impact of aid, trade rules, world markets and debt
作者简介 Sarah Marland manages Amnesty International Australia's campaign on human rights and poverty.
Ashley Clements works with refugees for World Vision in the Middle East.
Lindsay Rae is head of research and education at World Vision Australia.
Adam Valvasori is values manager at The Body Shop Australia.
专业书评 Find out how you and your community can take action.
Uncover the global building blocks of poverty.
Ending world poverty is possible - and you can help. With World Poverty For Dummies, you find out about the building blocks of poverty, as well as its varying causes and manifestations in different regions around the world. Most importantly, you discover inspiring stories of change and actions you can take - from changing your consumer and investment choices or lobbying your government, to becoming an aid worker.
Explanations in plain English.
"Get in, get out' information.
Icons and other navigational aids.
Tear-out cheat sheet.
Top ten lists.
A dash of humour and fun.
Discover:
The real situation of the global poor.
Life in the World's megacities.
Solutions that address poverty
Ways to get your friends onboard
How to become an aid worker.
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