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.
By:
David Arnold (School of Oriental and African Studies University of London), R. I. Moore Imprint: Blackwell Publishers Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 141mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 227g ISBN:9780631151197 ISBN 10: 0631151192 Series:New Perspectives on the Past Pages: 168 Publication Date:29 November 1988 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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A / AS level
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
David Arnold is Professor of History of South Asia, University of London.