Hunger and Public Action

Zusatztext a crystal clear, powerfully argued analysis of the institutional and political-economic sources of famines and persistent deprivation Klappentext Examining the problem of hunger in the modern world and the role public opinion might play in combating it! Dr ze and Sen here provide a coherent perspective on the complex nutritional! economic! social! and political issues involved in the analysis of hunger. They explore famine prevention through a series of case studies in Africa and elsewhere! and discuss the problem of chronic undernourishment. Sen was awarded the second Agnelli Prize for the Ethical Dimension in Advanced Societies in March 1990 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the understanding of the ethical dimension in modern society. Zusammenfassung This book advocates a new approach to the relief of famine and hardship in developing countries by addressing the political issues that prevent fair distribution of resources, rather than by simply seeking to provide more food and services.

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• Autori: Jean Dr Ze, Jean Dr¿, Jean Dreze, Jean ( Dreze, Jean (Delhi School of Economics) Sen Dreze, Jean Sen Dreze, Jean Drèze, Amartya Sen, Amartya K. Sen, Sen Amartya, Jean Ze
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 24.01.1991
• EAN: 9780198283652
• ISBN: 978-0-19-828365-2
• Pagine: 392
• Serie: WIDER Studies in Development Economics; Wider Studies in Development E; WIDER Studies in Development Economics
• Categorie: Saggistica > Politica, società, economia > Politica; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disasters & Disaster Relief, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, Aid & relief programmes, Development Studies, Development economics & emerging economies, Development economics and emerging economies, Famine, Aid and relief programmes, Social impact of disasters / accidents (natural or man-made)