The paradox of plenty
Subtitle: hunger in a bountiful world
By: edited by Douglas H. Boucher.
Contributors: Boucher, Douglas H.
Publisher: Food First Books
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Oakland, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 342
ISBN-13: 9780935028713
Subjects: Peasants -- Developing countries -- Economic conditions.; Poverty -- Developing countries.; Food supply -- Developing countries.; Income distribution -- Developing countries.; Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries.; Economic assistance.; International trade -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Description: "Since its founding in 1975, Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy has been in the forefront of the struggle to end world hunger. Through its research, Food First has shown that there is more than enough food for every man, woman, and child on the planet, but all too often the poor do not have access to that food. The Paradox of Plenty gathers together excerpts from twenty-seven of Food First's best writings to provide an integrated overview of the world food system, how global politics affect hungry people, and the impact of the free market."--BOOK JACKET.