On the Humanitarian Times List of Top Ten Books of 2000!
Widespread hunger continues to exist at the turn of the century, despite the efforts of scores of international relief organizations. Why? The authors of
The Geopolitics of Hunger, 2000-2001 draw on both research and their first-hand experience to explore the use of hunger as a weapon in food crises around the world. They also discuss strategies to counter inequitable food distribution in complex, manipulative situations and review political approaches to combating hunger and attaining food justice.
Founded in 1979 to fight against hunger and advocate for the legal right to food, Action Against Hunger is one of the leading international organizations working to assist victims of human-induced famines.
"This book provides an excellent overview of the myriad of factors precipitating hunger and famine in countries around the world. It also provides a stimulating insight into the function and role of humanitarian organizations in response to hunger crises.... both timely and comprehensive in its review of recent history, politics, conflicts and other issues contributing to hunger and famine on earth today."—Cynthia Reeves Tuttle, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
"Should be read by all those concerned with providing humanitarian assistance and improving its performance."—D.J. Shaw, Development Policy Review
"Intriguing and useful.... a well-documented and current analysis of the ways in which hunger is used as a weapon in geopolitical struggles around the world.... Recommended for general readers, undergraduates, and graduate students, both for is specific case studies and more general discussion of the role of hunger in current geopolitical conflicts."—Choice
