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The Idealist: Jeffrey Sachs And The Quest To End Poverty
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Named One Of The Best Books Of The Year Bybloomberg Forbes The Spectatorrecipient Of Foreign Policy'S 2013 Albie Awardin 2006, Jeffrey Sachscelebrated Economist, Special Advisor To The Secretary General Of The United Nations, And Author Of The Influential Bestseller The End Of Poverty Launched The Millennium Villages Project, A Daring, $120Million Experiment Designed To Test His Theories About Ending Poverty. For Six Years, Nina Munk Shadowed Sachs On His Trips To Africa, Listened In On Conversations With Headsofstate And Humanitarian Organizations, And Immersed Herself In The Lives Of People In Two Remote African Villages. Munk Came To Understand The Reallife Issues That Challenge Sachss Formula For Ending Global Poverty. The Idealist Is The Profound And Moving Story Of What Happens When The Abstract Theories Of A Brilliant, Driven Man Meet The Realities Of Human Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Idealist' by Nina Munk? A: 'The Idealist' explores the intersection of theory and real-life challenges in the quest to end global poverty, focusing on Jeffrey Sachs's Millennium Villages Project.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Idealist'? A: The author of 'The Idealist' is Nina Munk, who documented her experiences shadowing Jeffrey Sachs during his work in Africa.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Idealist'? A: 'The Idealist' is a non-fiction book that combines biography and social commentary, providing insights into global poverty and humanitarian efforts.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Idealist' have? A: 'The Idealist' has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Idealist' published? A: 'The Idealist' was published on October 7, 2014.
- Q: Is 'The Idealist' available in different formats? A: 'The Idealist' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What recognition has 'The Idealist' received? A: 'The Idealist' was named one of the best books of the year by Bloomberg, Forbes, and The Spectator, and received Foreign Policy's 2013 Albie Award.
- Q: What is the focus of the Millennium Villages Project discussed in the book? A: The Millennium Villages Project focuses on testing strategies for ending poverty through community-based interventions in rural African villages.
- Q: Does 'The Idealist' include personal stories from the villages? A: 'The Idealist' includes personal stories and experiences from the villagers, offering a human perspective on the challenges faced in poverty alleviation.
- Q: What can readers learn from 'The Idealist'? A: Readers can gain insights into the complexities of addressing poverty, the impact of economic theories in practice, and the resilience of communities.