Kristof, Nicholas D., 1959-
Half the sky : turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide / Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. - 1st Vintage Books ed. - New York : Vintage Books, 2010, c2009. - xxii, 296 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-280) and index.
Pub Weekly, August 2009 Booklist, July 2009 Kirkus Review, June 2009 Pub Weekly Booklist Kirkus Review
Tells the stories of women in Africa and Asia who have been victims of sex trafficking and forced prostitution, gender-based violence, and maternal mortality, and shows how girls' education and micro-finance can change their lives while providing a boost to the economies of developing countries.
Adult Follett Library Resources Adult
9780307387097 (pbk.) 9780329974206 (Follett bdg.) 0307387097 0329974203
Women's rights--Developing countries--Case studies.
Women--Crimes against--Developing countries--Case studies.
Women--Social conditions--Developing countries--Case studies.
Women's rights--Developing countries--Case studies.
Women--Developing countries--Case studies.
Women--Social conditions--Developing countries--Case studies.
HQ1236.5.D44 / K75 2010
362.83/09172/4
Half the sky : turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide / Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. - 1st Vintage Books ed. - New York : Vintage Books, 2010, c2009. - xxii, 296 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-280) and index.
Pub Weekly, August 2009 Booklist, July 2009 Kirkus Review, June 2009 Pub Weekly Booklist Kirkus Review
Tells the stories of women in Africa and Asia who have been victims of sex trafficking and forced prostitution, gender-based violence, and maternal mortality, and shows how girls' education and micro-finance can change their lives while providing a boost to the economies of developing countries.
Adult Follett Library Resources Adult
9780307387097 (pbk.) 9780329974206 (Follett bdg.) 0307387097 0329974203
Women's rights--Developing countries--Case studies.
Women--Crimes against--Developing countries--Case studies.
Women--Social conditions--Developing countries--Case studies.
Women's rights--Developing countries--Case studies.
Women--Developing countries--Case studies.
Women--Social conditions--Developing countries--Case studies.
HQ1236.5.D44 / K75 2010
362.83/09172/4