World Poverty for Dummies

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. Get smart!@dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.comMarland, Sarah is the author of 'World Poverty for Dummies' with ISBN 9780731406999 and ISBN 0731406990.