Experts in the fields of disaster relief, economics, ecology, and human nutrition provide a broad understanding of the complex nature of famine and its predisposing causes. They explore both practical and theoretical issues, and question many widely-held assumptions. Among the topics addressed are whether famines are caused by natural calamities or by failure of the socio-economic system, the difference between famine and chronic malnutrition, and the nutritional diseases associated with famine. Self-sufficiency in food ...
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Experts in the fields of disaster relief, economics, ecology, and human nutrition provide a broad understanding of the complex nature of famine and its predisposing causes. They explore both practical and theoretical issues, and question many widely-held assumptions. Among the topics addressed are whether famines are caused by natural calamities or by failure of the socio-economic system, the difference between famine and chronic malnutrition, and the nutritional diseases associated with famine. Self-sufficiency in food production as a desirable goal is discussed, as is the way tropical soils become infertile when converted to agricultural use. The contributors conclude that solutions can be found to this seemingly intractable dilemma, but progress depends on a willingness to cross the boundaries of traditional academic disciplines.
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Add this copy of Biosocial Society Series No. 1: Famine to cart. $26.60, very good condition, Sold by Cambridge Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Oxford University Press, USA.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0198576625.
Add this copy of The Biosocial Society Series: Famine (Volume 1) to cart. $33.04, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Oxford University Press.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0198576625.
Add this copy of Biosocial Society Series: Famine (Volume 1) to cart. $33.75, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Oxford University Press.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0198576625.
