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LIVING ON A DOLLAR A DAY
THE LIVES AND FACES OF THE WORLD'S POOR |
| By: |
Thomas A. Nazario, Renee C. Byer, Dalai Lama (Foreword) |
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Hardback |
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£39.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1593720564 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781593720568 |
| Publisher: |
THE QUANTUCK LANE PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
10 April, 2014 |
| Pages: |
352 |
| Description: |
1st Place Environmental Picture story BOP NPPA 1st Place Documentary book, IPA (International Photography awards) World Understanding award finalist (Pictures of the Year International) Moscow Foto Awards, HM Picture story Scripps Howard Photojournalism Award Finalist |
| Synopsis: |
Astonishingly, one out of every six people who share this planet with us live on less than a dollar a day. Slightly over one billion people on the planet live on a dollar a day. While the reasons for their poverty may be different across geographic regions and political circumstances, the results are much the same. Extreme poverty robs people of options in life, and the cycle is nearly impossible to break without help. While the poor often work very hard at jobs many of us would not even consider doing, not having access to basic health care and education keeps them at the bottom of the economic ladder, usually for generations. Living on a Dollar a Day shares the personal stories of some these poorest of the poor, honoring their lives, their struggles, and encouraging action in those who can help. In making this beautiful and moving book a team traveled to four continents, took thousands of photographs, conducted numerous interviews, and researched information on the agencies around the world that strive to help the destitute. The resulting stories and photographs offer a heartrending glimpse into the everyday realities of individuals and families facing extreme poverty.Personal profiles give voice to their experience, and research about the root causes of global poverty is shared along with information on how those in more fortunate circumstances can get involved. Living on a Dollar a Day gives the largely invisible poor a face and a voice. In a world that grows more and more connected and interdependent, the issues that affect one person eventually affect us all. This important book is a powerful call to action for anyone who wishes to help alleviate human suffering. |
| Illustrations: |
Over 200 Color Photographs |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
The Quantuck Lane Press |
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Returnable |
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