The ugly American
Title:
The ugly American
Author:
Lederer, William J., 1912-2009.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : W.W. Norton, 1999.
Physical Description:
285 pages ; 21 cm
Summary:
Homer Atkins is sent by the U.S. government to handled engineering projects in the Southeast Asian country of Sarkhan, and when he challenges the entrenched interests over priorities, he finds himself embroiled in controversy. Lederer and Burdick's fictional diplomat laid bare allegations of American arrogance and corruption in 1950s Asia.
Language:
English
Reading Level:
960 Lexile.
Program Information:
Reading Counts RC High School 7.5 16 Quiz: 17661 Guided reading level: NR.
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ISBN:
9780393318678
Format :
Book
