SOCIAL SCIENCES
Fridell, Ron

The War on Hunger: Dealing with Dictators, Deserts, and Debt

(4) 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.

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