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Publisher: House of Anansi Press
In 2000, the United Nations laid out a series of eight goals meant to guide humankind in the new century. Called the Millennium Development Goals, these targets are to be met by 2015 and are to lay the foundation for a prosperous future. In Race Against Time, Stephen Lewis advances real solutions to help societies across the globe achieve the Millennium Goals. Through lucid, pragmatic explanations, he shows how dreams such as universal primary education, a successful war against the AIDS pandemic, and environmental sustainability, are within the grasp of humanity. For anyone interested in forging a better world in the third millennium, Race Against Time is powerful testimony.
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I haven't read the book yet, but it is in perfect condition and it was here in no time!
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| General insights, moving moments. |
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In superb English, Stephen Lewis proposes general, high-level solutions to the AIDS pandemic and makes a strong case for the increased recognition and empowerment of women world-wide. Here Here! Bold and sometimes scathing comment reveals how the wheels turn (or don't turn) in relevent UN departments. I was hoping for a bit more 'on the ground' stuff, although the very 'human' moments shared amongst devastating statistics are profound and sustaining. A good fast read.
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| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I could not put this book down. You could hear the author screaming out from the pages; his stories had me feeling angry and on the verge of tears at the same time. An excellent depiction of the UN organizations' role in fighting HIV/AIDS, their failures and what we could do to fight this disease. A must read for anyone interested in HIV/AIDS, Africa, activism or infectious diseases.
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| Excellent personal account of AIDS and UN's Africa policy |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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Stephen Lewis writes an excellent and readable account of his experiences with AIDS in Africa and the UN. He was not afraid to name names and hold people accountable including himself. I read the entire book in less than a week and would have finished sooner if I had the time. I recommend this book to anyone interested in global health.
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| Very Insightful |
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This book was a riveting read. I think the combination of Stephen Lewis's excellent oratory skills mixed with a pertinent topic has created a powerful, compelling book. In this book the author takes the reader inside major organizations such as the UN, WHO, etc. showing the reader the workings and failures of the international response to Africa's needs and crisis's concerning famine and HIV. He successfully intertwines his professional and personal experiences in the UN and Africa.
I really enjoyed reading this book for a number of reasons. First of all, Stephen Lewis has such a vast and unique perspective on Africa the UN as well as HIV/AIDS. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about what is going on with the G8 concerning Africa as well as the Millennium Development Goals. Don't get me wrong, I was horrified to hear the unfortunate details, I was just intrigued as well as enlightened by his narration of current day events. I also whole-heartedly agree with his perspectives on women and his desire to see an international representation of women's rights.
What gives Stephen Lewis such authority to adequately articulate this tragedy is his incredible 30 years of international experience, he is the UN Secretary-General's special envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, a former Canadian ambassador to the UN, as well as former deputy executive director of UNICEF. Although I did not agree with all of his policy views on solutions, I did agree with the vast majority of his perspectives and highly recommend this book for insight into Africa and the horrendous impact of HIV/AIDS.
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