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The Cambridge Edition of Aaron's Rod is based on the only authoritative surviving typescript.
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《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评
Gr 4-8 Chiasson sets out to explore how the lives of people in Africa are shaped by their geographic environment. Concentrating on the broad band that lies between the Sahara and the equator, he looks at herders in the Sahel, farmers in Benin, city dwellers in Dakar, fishermen in Senegal, townspeople in a river port in Mali, and drought victims in Ethiopia. A fine map locates each area within the continent. The book focuses on how people make a living but includes information on family life, division of labor, religious beliefs, and education. A recurring theme concerns the interdependence of groups on each other. Thus, the Yoruba farmers provide food for their country's cities and towns; they also produce the cash crops that are sold on the international market. Desertification affects not only the desperate herders who migrate to the city, but also the urbanites who face a consequent rise in unemployment, begging, and crime. The book also points out current problems. Chiasson states outright that ``Although drought may cause people to be hungry, politics are the main reason for mass starvation in Africa today.'' The text is clear and simply written. There is no guide to help readers pronounce various tribal words. The 57 large, full-color photographs constitute the book's greatest appeal. At least one photo appears on every page, and there are enough shots of children to make the book inviting to its intended audience. Ellen D. Warwick, formerly at Thompson School, Arlington, Mass. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
出版社周刊评论
The journey, depicted in succinct chapters and photographs of startling beauty and clarity, ranges from the regions of nomadic tribes to agricultural communities, to prosperous fishing areas and, in a touching final note, to the drought lands (Ethiopia). Africa is a place most young readers think of in broad, vague terms, but which Chiasson deals with in eloquent specifics. He shows both the ruggedness and subtleties of the terrain, and that livelihoodsin both city and countryare directly affected by the amount of rainfall. Chiasson creates a stark, compelling picture of this continent and discusses the hopes of its people: better education for their children and subsequently improved lives. The images themselves are involving and immediate; this is a photoessay deserving of high honors. Ages 8-up. (October) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Kirkus评论
This photojournalist's account of Africa today successfully depicts how the lives of the people there are influenced both by nature and by the demands of the modern era. To illustrate the changes and challenges that Africa faces, the author chose six communities between the Sahara Desert and the equator: the Sahel in Niger at the edge of the Sahara, populated by the nomadic Twareg and the WoDaaBe; a farming community in Benin's tropical coastal plains; Dakar, the capital of Senegal; Touba Diallaw, a small fishing village on the coast of Senegal; the river port of Mopti in Mali; and drought-stricken Ethiopia. Each has different ways of coping with the tasks of raising enough food to feed the native populations as well as the growing modern cities near them, while still making use of thousand-year-old skills. The book is beautifully illustrated with color photos recording daily activities, and making clear the participation of all generations in the life of the community. Combined with the understandable, straightforward way in which the author presents his material, the photographs give a good idea of everyday life in different parts of Africa. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
《书目》(Booklist)书评
Gr. 5-9. Chiasson, a former Peace Corps volunteer in Africa, has roamed that continent as a professional photographer and traveler. In this attractive and thoughtfully conceived volume, he shows how the forces of nature dictate the lives of the people of Africa as well as how the face of the continent is changing. Chiasson introduces six dramatically different places the Sahel, a sandy strip of land at the edge of the Sahara; the coastal plains of Benin; Dakar, a bustling city in Senegal; the river port of Mopti, located in central Mali; Touba Diallaw, a small fishing village on the coast of Senegal; and famine-racked Ethiopia. This is not simply an overview: the trim text gives facts but also conveys impressions that are both deep and moving. Chiasson's oversize color photographs are startling in their intensity, capturing both the joy of the people and, in some cases, their suffering. Fascinating in every way; an outstanding piece of nonfiction. IC. 306'.096 Ethnology Africa / Man Influence of environment / Africa Description and travel / Africa Social life and customs [CIP] 86-8233