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Trevor Noah
Taking over the reins of a popular show is never an easy task, especially if you happen to be from a different country. From South African slums to American stardom, Trevor Noah has broken onto the scene through Comedy Central's The Daily Show and his own successful stand-up tours. This informative volume shows how Noah has used his difficult upbringing to inform his incisive commentary on global politics, making audiences laugh while keeping them in the loop and giving them a new perspective on current events.
Nelson Mandela
LEADERS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD In his lifetime, Nelson Mandela was viewed as a terrorist by some and a liberator by others. Today, opinions about South Africa’s first democratically elected president remain split. But no matter how they feel about Mandela, most South Africans acknowledge that they owe him for many of the freedoms they enjoy. Beyond that, Mandela became a symbol of what it meant to stand up to oppression and then to forgive the oppressor. The South African freedom fighter was jailed for 26 years, from the age of 46 to 71, for his protests against apartheid. From militant resistance against a white government to call for reconciliation, from challenging his oppressors to late...
Mali
Readers trace the ups, downs, successes, and struggles of the West African nation of Mali in this detailed guide that comprehensively covers the land itself and the people who call it home. Mali’s unique culture is presented to readers through informative main text that’s paired with helpful sidebars, colorful maps, and even recipes that encourage young people to make some of Mali’s most beloved foods. The geography, arts, celebrations, and citizens of Mali are also highlighted through vibrant full-color photographs that enhance this reading experience.
The Dangers of Fashion
From sweatshops to fur farming, from polluting chemicals to painful garments, the fashion industry is associated with activities which have had devastating effects on workers, consumers, and the natural world. This ground-breaking volume provides a framework for examining the ethical, social, and environmental dangers that arise as fashion products are designed, manufactured, distributed, and sold within retail outlets, before being consumed and disposed of. Encompassing the cultural, psychological, and physiological aspects of fashion, it offers a comprehensive exploration of the hazards of a global industry. Drawing together an international team of leading textile and apparel experts, The Dangers of Fashion presents original perspectives on a wide range of topics from piracy and counterfeiting to human trafficking; from the effects of globalization on local industry to the peer pressure that governs contemporary ideals of beauty. Rooted in research into industry and consumer practices, it discusses innovative solutions-both potential and existing-to fashion's dangers and moral dilemmas from the viewpoint of individuals, companies, societies, and the global community.
The OECD Observer
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