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Failed States
Hundreds of millions of people live in countries that have been designated as ?failed states.? These countries suffer from deep-seated problems. Some, like Somalia, lack a functional government. Others, like North Korea, suffer from a failing economy and brutally repress their citizens. This book examines the phenomenon of failed states by taking a look at a diverse sampling of these countries. State failure does not solely impact the citizens of the failed state?instead, it can affect the entire international community. The vast scope of this complex, timely topic is made easy to understand through this narrative, which unpacks often-complicated information in a compelling, accessible manner.
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Series Review: In the NewsThis hi/lo series leaps right into its subjects without the usual introduction and conclusion sections that can sometimes deter reluctant readers. To the point and with bite-size chapters, these titles effectively address sometimes-complicated subjects in a way that is both informative and accessible to all readersThe topics are current, and attractive color photos keep text-only pages to a minimum. A helpful, For More Information section provides relevant institutional and organizational contact information. Library Media ConnectionRL
Grades
6 IL
Grades
7-12+ 
