Food Aid
The Challenge and the Opportunity
Published on 16. July 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
260 pages
978-0-19-828518-2 (ISBN)
Description
Food aid has played a key role in responding to the extreme poverty and disasters afflicting millions of people in the developing world. It is at the centre of much political discussion, both nationally and internationally, and there have been notable successes, yet there is doubt and criticism about the appropriateness of food aid, and confusion about the deep-rooted problems which perpetuate these calamities.
This book is designed to give a wide public a clear insight into the key issues, presenting a balanced assessment of the uses and misuses of food aid, and relating these to the complex realities of the international economy.
This book is designed to give a wide public a clear insight into the key issues, presenting a balanced assessment of the uses and misuses of food aid, and relating these to the complex realities of the international economy.
Reviews / Votes
'useful book ... food aid must be relentlessly used as a weapon in the struggle for development ... A book like this one helps to sharpen its cutting edge by exploring its advantages without ducking the difficult problems.'International Affairs ' The book is clearly with a series of very useful technical and data appendices.'
Geographical Journal 'This book presents a balanced assessment of the uses and misuses of food aid, and relates these to complex realities of the international economy. The authors provide a useful select bibliography.'
Ceres 'a readable, relevant primer that provides sensible guidance through the thickets of misinformation, disinformation, and misunderstanding that accompany food discussion ... Any reader should be pleased to have the guidance in priorities of such an experienced guide as Hans Singer.'
John W. Mellor, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, DC. Journal of Development Studies 'The book has many merits, not least because of the authors' determination to concentrate on the positive side of international food aid. I also applaud the frankness which is occasionally introduced. Pitfalls do not remain hidden'
Johan Potter, BSOAS
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
1 figure, numerous tables
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
371 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-828518-2 (9780198285182)
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