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Famine: Social Crisis and Historical Change
David Arnold
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Description for Famine: Social Crisis and Historical Change
Paperback. In this original and timely work, David Arnold draws upon the history of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe, to explain the origins and characteristics of famine. He considers whether some societies are more vulnerable to famine than others, and contests the assumption that those affected by famine are simply passive a victimsa . Series: New Perspectives on the Past. Num Pages: 164 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 10. Weight in Grams: 242.
In this original and timely work, David Arnold draws upon the history of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe, to explain the origins and characteristics of famine. He considers whether some societies are more vulnerable to famine than others, and contests the assumption that those affected by famine are simply passive 'victims'. He compares the ways in which individuals and states have responded to the threat of mass starvation, and the relation of famine to political and social power.
In this original and timely work, David Arnold draws upon the history of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe, to explain the origins and characteristics of famine. He considers whether some societies are more vulnerable to famine than others, and contests the assumption that those affected by famine are simply passive 'victims'. He compares the ways in which individuals and states have responded to the threat of mass starvation, and the relation of famine to political and social power.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
Series
New Perspectives on the Past
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780631151197
SKU
V9780631151197
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About David Arnold
David Arnold is Professor of History of South Asia, University of London.
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