The World Food Problem, 1950-80

Grigg, D.

ISBN 10: 0631153373 / ISBN 13: 9780631153375

Published by Basil Blackwell, 1985

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pen markings In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:0631153373.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The World Food Problem, 1950-80
• Publisher: Basil Blackwell
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631153373
• ISBN 13: 9780631153375
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 500 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ecology

About this title

Synopsis

Grigg's well-researched analysis of the world food problem does not offer any easy solutions to the problems of hunger. What the author does, very effectively, is to show what has happened in the past 30 years and to infer what lessons might be learned that could be of help in the future. He discusses the growth of both food output and arable land in general and in the context of the specific conditions (population pressure, economic conditions, etc.) in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. A short history of world hunger and chapters on population, poverty, and the contributions of trade and food aid round out this valuable resource. Recommended for academic and large public libraries. Ken Phifer, Montgomery Cty. Dept. of Public Libs, Rockville, Md.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Back Cover

In The World Food Problem, updated in every respect since its first edition in 1985, David Grigg provides a full account of who is hungry, where and why.
The causes of hunger are manifold and complex: population growth, environmental degradation, poverty, inefficient farming, poor distribution, inappropriate aid, war, drought, famine, corruption, and incompetence are among them. The great strength and value of this outstanding book lie at once in the author's understanding of the nature and scope of the problem, and in his clear analysis of the factors operating in a wide range of instances. The search for simple solutions is not only pointless but, he shows only too vividly, their implementation is frequently damaging and counterproductive.