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Half The Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity For Women Worldwide,Used
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#1 National Bestseller A Passionate Call To Arms Against Our Eras Most Pervasive Human Rights Violationthe Oppression Of Women And Girls In The Developing World. From The Bestselling Authors Of Tightrope,Two Of Our Most Fiercely Moral Voiceswith Pulitzer Prize Winners Nicholas D. Kristof And Sheryl Wudunn As Our Guides, We Undertake An Odyssey Through Africa And Asia To Meet The Extraordinary Women Struggling There, Among Them A Cambodian Teenager Sold Into Sex Slavery And An Ethiopian Woman Who Suffered Devastating Injuries In Childbirth. Drawing On The Breadth Of Their Combined Reporting Experience, Kristof And Wudunn Depict Our World With Anger, Sadness, Clarity, And, Ultimately, Hope.They Show How A Little Help Can Transform The Lives Of Women And Girls Abroad. That Cambodian Girl Eventually Escaped From Her Brothel And, With Assistance From An Aid Group, Built A Thriving Retail Business That Supports Her Family. The Ethiopian Woman Had Her Injuries Repaired And In Time Became A Surgeon. A Zimbabwean Mother Of Five, Counseled To Return To School, Earned Her Doctorate And Became An Expert On Aids.Through These Stories, Kristof And Wudunn Help Us See That The Key To Economic Progress Lies In Unleashing Womens Potential. They Make Clear How So Many People Have Helped To Do Just That, And How We Can Each Do Our Part. Throughout Much Of The World, The Greatest Unexploited Economic Resource Is The Female Half Of The Population. Countries Such As China Have Prospered Precisely Because They Emancipated Women And Brought Them Into The Formal Economy. Unleashing That Process Globally Is Not Only The Right Thing To Do; Its Also The Best Strategy For Fighting Poverty.Deeply Felt, Pragmatic, And Inspirational, Half The Sky Is Essential Reading For Every Global Citizen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Half the Sky'? A: The main theme of 'Half the Sky' is the oppression of women and girls in the developing world, highlighting the importance of empowering them to improve economic conditions and fight poverty.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Half the Sky'? A: The authors of 'Half the Sky' are Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.
- Q: What kind of stories are featured in the book? A: The book features real-life stories of women from Africa and Asia who have faced significant challenges, including sex slavery and maternal health issues, and how they overcame these obstacles with support.
- Q: How does 'Half the Sky' address economic progress? A: The authors argue that unleashing women's potential is key to economic progress, demonstrating that when women are empowered, they contribute positively to their communities and economies.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Half the Sky'? A: There are 320 pages in 'Half the Sky'.
- Q: When was 'Half the Sky' published? A: Half the Sky was published on September 8, 2009.
- Q: Is 'Half the Sky' suitable for all readers? A: Yes, 'Half the Sky' is suitable for all readers, especially those interested in global issues, women's rights, and social justice.
- Q: What edition of 'Half the Sky' is available? A: The available edition of 'Half the Sky' is the first edition.
- Q: Can 'Half the Sky' be used as a resource for activism? A: Yes, 'Half the Sky' serves as an inspirational resource for activism, providing insights and examples of how individuals can contribute to women's empowerment globally.