The World Food Problem

The only text not to focus exclusively on the Third World. Second edition of a clasic text, completely revised and updated since first publication in 1985. The clearest and most up-to-date account of the supply of and demand for the world's food. The only text not to focus exclusively on the Third World. In The World Food Problem, updated in every respect since its first edition in 1985, David Grigg provides a full account of who is hungry, where and why. The causes of hunger are manifold and complex: population growth, environmental degradation, poverty, inefficient farming, poor distribution, inappropriate aid, war, drought, famine, corruption, and incompetence are among them. The great strength and value of this outstanding book lie at once in the author's understanding of the nature and scope of the problem, and in his clear analysis of the factors operating in a wide range of instances. The search for simple solutions is not only pointless but, he shows only too vividly, their implementation is frequently damaging and counterproductive. In The World Food Problem, updadted in every respect since its first edition in 1985, David Grigg provides a full account of who is hungry, where and why.