International Causes of Hunger and Malnutrition

This book examines the international causes of hunger and malnutrition and reveals how critical elements of the global economy heighten food insecurity in the developing world. It will be of interest to students, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of global food security, international development, and global political economy.

Autorentext

Francis Adams holds a PhD in Government from Cornell University, USA, and is a University Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Old Dominion University (ODU), USA. Since joining the ODU faculty, Dr. Adams has served as Director of the undergraduate International Studies program, Associate and Acting Director of the Graduate Program in International Studies, and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography. His teaching and research areas include international political economy, international development, globalization, and Latin American politics. Dr. Adams is the author of six books and numerous scholarly articles. His most recent book is entitled The Right to Food: The Global Campaign to End Hunger and Malnutrition (2021).

Inhalt

1. Introduction 2. Agricultural Trade and Food Insecurity 3. Seed Privatization and Food Insecurity 4. Transnational Land Acquisitions and Food Insecurity 5. Industrial Fishing and Food Insecurity 6. Climate Change and Food Insecurity 7. Conclusion