"Brandt's findings, like his suggestions, are realistic and discriminating; he distinguishes among the countries that need development aid, outlines the problems peculiar to each, and emphasizes the importance of substituting self-help for relief. Brandt deplores the cost of the arms race, but he argues that Europe need not be deterred by the military extravagances of the superpowers, and can and should act on its own to lend money and supply skills for Third World development." The New Yorker
"Brandt's findings, like his suggestions, are realistic and discriminating; he distinguishes among the countries that need development aid, outlines the problems peculiar to each, and emphasizes the importance of substituting self-help for relief. Brandt deplores the cost of the arms race, but he argues that Europe need not be deterred by the military extravagances of the superpowers, and can and should act on its own to lend money and supply skills for Third World development." The New Yorker
"Brandt's findings, like his suggestions, are realistic and discriminating; he distinguishes among the countries that need development aid, outlines the problems peculiar to each, and emphasizes the importance of substituting self-help for relief. Brandt deplores the cost of the arms race, but he argues that Europe need not be deterred by the military extravagances of the superpowers, and can and should act on its own to lend money and supply skills for Third World development." The New Yorker
Much of what Brandt has to say in this book has been said beforebut not by anyone with his unrivalled connections. As a former German chancellor and head of the International Commission on Development Issues, Brandt knows both the issues and the leading players. Not surprisingly, then, anecdote and reminiscence figure largely in his plea for a ``new deal'' for poor countries. Some readers may yearn for a less diplomatic approach, but, even though it sometimes reads like a collection of speeches, this is a good overview of North-South issues. Brandt has some good ideas and his optimistic tone in the face of worldwide catastrophe is rather heartening. Recommended. Ian Wallace, Agriculture Canada Lib., St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
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