by Benjamin Senauer (Author), Benjamin Senauer (Author), Mark W. Rosegrant (Author), C. Ford Runge (Author), Philip G. Pardey (Author)
At a time in history when conflict erupts daily in far-flung corners of the world, ending severe deprivation may be critical to global peace and stability. Yet we are far from reaching the goal of reducing hunger by 2025. The authors of this book bring good news: hunger can be banished in our lifetime. They first distill what is already known about fighting hunger and then report on important new research findings and projections that show it can be done, through new and renewed institutions, scientific innovation, global economics and investment, and sustainable environmental practices. Although the book encompasses a wide array of ideas, arguments, facts, and figures, it is not a dry, academic text. Anyone wanting a better understanding of poverty and hunger and how to end it will benefit from reading it. The text is strikingly illustrated with photographs by the renowned Brazilian photographer, Sebastiao Salgado.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 312
Publisher: International Food Policy Research Institute
Published: 08 Jul 2003
ISBN 10: 0801877261
ISBN 13: 9780801877261
Book Overview: A very effective synthesis and exposition of the issues related to food security. I know of no other work that brings the various threads of the food security issue together under one cover. It is well written and might even be able to capture the attention of that mythical individual-the very busy policy maker. I would guess that it might also find substantial classroom use. -- Vernon W. Ruttan, Regents Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Despite its breadth and complexity, the book argues clearly and readably that we know a lot about how to reduce hunger... It is a hard assessment of what we know and what we can expect in the decades ahead. -- from the foreword by Joachim von Braun, director general, International Food Policy Research Institute, and David Beckmann, president, Bread for the World