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Vorbestellen	Zweigstelle: 07., Urban-Loritz-Pl. 2a	Standorte: GP.WK Worl / College 3a - Englisch / Regal 3a-2	Status: Verfügbar	Frist:	Vorbestellungen: 0

Uncover the global building blocks of povertyEnding 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.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 workerSynopsisDiscover the causes and effects of poverty -- and how you can make a difference. Worldwide, 2.74 billion people survive on less than US$2 a day, and each day, nearly 30,000 children die from illnesses that are either preventable or can easily be cured. But 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 shadows of the past, such as colonialism and the slave trade Conflict and natural disasters The cult of bribery, corruption and theft The impact of aid, trade rules, world markets and debt Hunger and thirst, education, and women and poverty