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In a Perfect World
2 Reviews
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4-6
In a Perfect World series.
Fridell thoroughly explores topics relating to world hunger, including poverty, repressive governments, debt, and human suffering. Color photos of malnourished children add context, but some of the book's maps are confusingly labeled, and Fridell presents his political opinions (e.g., the benefits of free trade) as facts. A section called "How You Can Help" appears toward book's end. Ind.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(4)
4-6
In a Perfect World series.
Fridell offers strategies toward and barriers of worldwide education, touching on topics such as gender, geographic remoteness, limited resources, and armed conflicts. Color photos give an idea of conditions that hinder the goal of education for everyone. Regrettably, Fridell doesn't label his political opinions as such, and the book's maps are confusing, but the discussion is well laid out and clearly argued. Ind.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
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