Third World poverty and suffering should be a matter of concern for every citizen of the world. If we wish to see that their suffering ends, then we first need to know what exactly is causing the third world to be the third world. I spent 45 years researching what were the causes of the West's development, and the third world's failure to develop. I wanted to know what was preventing the third world from developing. In this book I present the findings of my reserch. The results might just surprise you.

This has not been just an academic exercise. My aim was, if we could identify the true causes of the third world's failure to develop, then the whole humanity can devise appropriate strategies, and remedies to enable the third world to develop, so that they too can enjoy the same living standards the folks in the developed world enjoy, and lead thier lives in pleasure, comfort, and happiness.