A book that deeply examines the issue of global poverty. Author: Kota Ishii Absolute Poverty - The Problem of Global Poverty Absolute poverty—out of a world population of approximately 6.7 billion, 1.2 billion people live on less than $1 a day. However, isn't "poverty" being discussed in an overly simplistic way? While there are miserable lives in slums, there are also those who work hard, fall in love, and raise children. From Asia and the Middle East to Africa, what kind of societies do they live in, and how do they obtain food, clothing, and shelter? This is a passionate, 14-lecture series that will change your perspective on poverty. Thank you for reading.