World Hunger: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) - Hardcover

Kutzner, Patricia L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0874365589 ISBN 13: 9780874365580

Publisher: Abc-Clio Inc, 1991

Synopsis

Gives a broad overview of the many dimensions of world hunger, focusing specifically on the context of economic, social, political, and scientific contraints that affect global food security

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Reviews

Our image of hunger is shaped by pictures of victims of harsh famines. These experiences are but the tip of a much more pervasive problem affecting as many as one billion people worldwide. This useful book provides an extensive analytical review and reference material for concerned citizens, policymakers, and students. Major causes of hunger are discussed; basic data are provided in reprinted tables and figures (some too small for easy use); and print and nonprint resources and organizational involvement are listed. A special feature is an annotated post-World War II chronology of anti-hunger initiatives. Unfortunately, the text relies too strongly on United Nations and World Bank data and methodologies, and too little reflects Third World analysis. Nonetheless, the book is recommended for both academic and large public libraries.
- Bill Rau, Takoma Park, Md.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Abc-Clio Inc
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0874365589
• ISBN 13: 9780874365580
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 359