The Political Economy of Hunger: The Silent Holocaust

The Political Economy of Hunger: The Silent Holocaust
ISBN-10
027591206X
ISBN-13
9780275912062
Series
The Political Economy of Hunger
Category
Business & Economics
Language
English
Published
1984-12-15
Publisher
Praeger
Author
George Kent

Description

Economic analysis of the economic policy of hunger - describes extent of malnutrition and calorie deficiencys; examines food wasteage and food trade, comparative advantages of developed countries versus developing countries, and the role of population growth, poverty, etc. As causes of hunger: discusses strategies to end hunger, incl. Food policies, development policies, self reliance and food aid; advocates popular participation in development planning. Bibliography, diagrams, graphs, statistical tables.

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