| Description |
224 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Current controversies |
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Current controversies.
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| Summary |
An anthology providing opposing viewpoints as to the causes and politics of world hunger, how to improve world food production, and whether wealthy nations should aid hungry populations. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-215) and index. |
| Contents |
Ch.1. What are the causes of hunger? Hunger in the world: an overview / Robin Wright -- The causes of hunger are related to population and the environment : Overpopulation causes hunger / Robert S. McNamara -- Overpopulation has caused hunger in Africa / Fred Sai -- Environmental limits on world food production can lead to hunger / Lester R. Brown -- Desertification contributes to world hunger / Michael Glantz -- The causes of hunger are political and economic : Hunger is not caused by overpopulation / Sheldon Richman -- The policies of northern nations contribute to famine in Africa / John Prendergast and Terence Miller -- Wars are the primary cause of famine / Robert W. Kates -- Genocidal governments create famine / Kurt Jonassohn -- World bank policies contribute to world hunger / Atherton Martin -- Desertification is not a serious threat / William K. Stevens -- Ch. 2. Is hunger a serious problem in the United States? Yes, hunger is a serious problem in the United States: Hunger is a serious problem in the United States / Laura Shapiro -- Hunger is a serious problem among minorities / Victor Perlo -- Hunger is a serious problem among the elderly / Michael J. McCarthy -- No, hunger is not a serious problem in the United States: Hunger is not a problem in the United States / Robert Rector -- The seriousness of hunger in rural areas is exaggerated / Dan McMurry -- |
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Ch. 3. Can technological advances increase food production? Technology and food production: an overview / Scott Pendleton -- Yes, technological advances can increase food production: technological progress increases food production / Indur M. Goklany and Merritt W. Sprague -- Technology and market forces can increase food production / Frances Cairncross -- Modern agricultural practices are beneficial / Dennis T. Avery -- Biotechnology can enhance food production / Lauren Belsie -- No, technological advances may not increase food production: Modern agricultural methods threaten the food supply / Eugene Linden -- Modern agricultural practices are destructive / E. G. Vallianatos -- The industrial food production system harms poor nations / Gary Kline -- Biotechnology is dangerous / Liebe F. Cavalieri -- Ch. 4. How can hunger and famine be reduced? Reducing hunger and famine: an overview / Robert S. Chen -- U.S. aid for development can reduce hunger / Sharon Pauling -- A wide variety of foreign aide can reduce hunger / Cynthia P. Green -- Food aid programs do not reduce hunger / Tom Bethell -- Empowering poor women can end chronic hunger / Freedom from Hunger -- Humanitarian intervention can relieve famine / Tony P. Hall -- Poor countries should implement famine-prevention systems / Alex de Waal -- Democracy prevents famine / Sylvia Nasar -- Satellite technology can help prevent famine / Fabrizio del Piero. |
| Subject |
Food supply.
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Food relief.
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Hunger.
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| Added Author |
Barbour, Scott, 1963-
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Dudley, William, 1964-
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| ISBN |
1565102398 alkaline paper $17.95 |
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9781565102392 alkaline paper |
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156510238X paperback alkaline paper $9.95 |
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9781565102385 paperback alkaline paper |
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