'useful book ... food aid must be relentlessly used as a weapon in the struggle for development ... A book like this one helps to sharpen its cutting edge by exploring its advantages without ducking the difficult problems.' International Affairs ' The book is clearly with a series of very useful technical and data appendices.' Geographical Journal 'This book presents ... Read morea balanced assessment of the uses and misuses of food aid, and relates these to complex realities of the international economy. The authors provide a useful select bibliography.' Ceres 'a readable, relevant primer that provides sensible guidance through the thickets of misinformation, disinformation, and misunderstanding that accompany food discussion ... Any reader should be pleased to have the guidance in priorities of such an experienced guide as Hans Singer.' John W. Mellor, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, DC. Journal of Development Studies 'The book has many merits, not least because of the authors' determination to concentrate on the positive side of international food aid. I also applaud the frankness which is occasionally introduced. Pitfalls do not remain hidden' Johan Potter, BSOAS Show Less