Preventing Famine

Policies and prospects for Africa

Donald Curtis, Michael Hubbard, Andrew Shepherd

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Routledge
14 April 1988

Development studies; Cultural studies; Famine; Social groups; Social welfare & social services

Some urgent new thinking is needed if any lessons are to be learnt from the recent disasters. This book brings together the experience of a number of writers who have worked on, or studied, poverty alleviation programmes in Asia and Africa.

By: Donald Curtis, Michael Hubbard, Andrew Shepherd
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780415007122
ISBN 10: 0415007127
Pages: 250
Publication Date: 14 April 1988
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

PART I: BACKGROUND AND CASE STUDIES 1 Introduction 2 Famine and the National and International Economy 3 Case Studies of Famine: Sudan 4 Case Studies of Famine: Ethiopia 5 Case Studies of Famine Prevention: Botswana, Bangladesh PART II: POLICY ISSUES IN FAMINE PREVENTION 6 Emergency Measures for Food Security: How Relevant to Africa is the South Asian Model? 7 Livestock policy in the Sahel: Why it Must Become More Drought Orientated 8 Agricultural Technology 9 Famine and the Control of Assets 10 The Roles of Government, Aid Agencies, and Local NGOs in Famine Prevention

Donald Curtis Jr., Andrew Shepherd (FAO, Italy University of Cambridge, Loughborough University) Michael Hubbard, Clay Edward (Edited by)