About this title: In a world convulsed by war and hatred, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative stands as a rare and inspiring example of what can be done when the world works together against a common enemy. Sebastiao Selgado - known for his unflagging dedication to bringing much-needed attention to the world's dispossessed in "Workers" (1994) and "Migrations" (2000) - travelled to five polio-endemic countries to photograph the campaign, begun in 1988, to eradicate polio by 2005. He documents such obstacles as armed conflict, harsh weather and sprawling poverty in Congo, India, Pakistan, Somalia and Sudan. ...
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Description: Fair. 0821228501 New, but damaged *** Water damage on outside edge left stain on front board and rippling to pages. Jacket has a few tears and light edge wear. Inside text is clean & in good condition. No remainder marks. Shipped w/delivery confirmation inside US. Selling books since 1979* read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York, Bulfinch Press
Date Published: 2003
Description: First edition with a forward by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. A stunning testament to the devestating effects polio still has in Africa. A fine copy in fine jacket. Signed by Salgado. read more
Description: Very Good. 0821228501 hardcover in very good condition. Pages are clean, binding is tight. Cover has slight shelf wear. Appears gently read. Satisfaction Guaranteed. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Bulfinch, New York
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780821228500ISBN:0821228501
Description: As New in As New jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. WE SPECIALIZE IN PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS. 158pp. 70 duotone photos. Foreword Kofi Annan. Essay by Siddharth Dube plus other informative texts. Salgado, one of the world's most awarded photographers was appointed a UNICEF Special Representative in 2001. Here he travelled to India, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan and the Congo to record the campaign to eradicate polio. He photographed both the victims of the disease and the oral vaccination of all children up to ... read more
Edition: 1st
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bulfinch, Boston
Date Published: 2003
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Hardcover. Foreword by Kofi A. Annan. 158 pages. Tan cloth cover, very minor bumping to some corners, otherwise very little wear. Dust jacket has slight wear to edges. Inside is bright and clean, 70 b&w photographs. A nice copy. read more
Description: New in new dust jacket. Book in Fairly New condition. Ships via Regular Mail/ FedEx Courier, Please allow 5 to 6 business days for delivery. read more
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