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32 pp.
| Creative/Weigl |
November, 2002 |
LibraryISBN 1-59036-023-0$$24.25
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4-6International Organizations series.
This overview of the Peace Corps, featuring spreads on its history, mission, and domestic components, focuses on the organization rather than on the experience. Color photos, sidebars, and "case studies" of volunteers personalize the information somewhat. Although the text is patronizing toward the Peace Corps host countries, the book offers a good introduction to the program. Bib., glos., ind.