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A contribution to the ongoing academic and professional search for knowledge which improves understanding of why famine is disposed to Africa. This is achieved by a concise presentation of major issues, illustrated by grass-roots examples that are fresh and unique. Contains information disaggregated across household types, regions and gender. Goes beyond media headlines to present human stories upon which future famine prevention can be built.
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The authors' research with some 500 Ethiopian families shows that famine is not inevitable in Ethiopia. They define famine as a development issue, detail trends in food production and availability, and discuss household coping methods, the pastoral experience, and public response to famine. Of interest to students in African studies, geography, economics, and rural studies, as well as aid workers and policy makers. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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