Why Nations Fail to Feed the Poor - The Politics of Food Security in Bangladesh

This book examines the political and economic dimensions of food security in Bangladesh and assesses the role of the state in meeting the challenges of food security.

List of contents

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Food Security, the State and Institutional Effectiveness 3. The Political Origin of Hunger in Bangladesh 4. The Problems of Food Availability and Accessibility 5. Governance, Food Availability and Food Security in Bangladesh 6. Governance, the State and Food Accessibility 7. Conclusion

About the author

Mohammad Mozahidul Islam is Professor and Chairperson, Department of History, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.

Summary

This book examines the political and economic dimensions of food security in Bangladesh and assesses the role of the state in meeting the challenges of food security.

Product details

• Authors: Mohammad Mozahidul Islam
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.10.2022
• EAN: 9781032376943
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3237694-3
• No. of pages: 318
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Agriculture & Food, Social issues & processes, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Social and ethical issues, Indian sub-continent