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Famine: A Short History,Used
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Famine remains one of the worst calamities that can befall a society. Mass starvationwhether it is inflicted by drought or engineered by misguided or genocidal economic policiesdevastates families, weakens the social fabric, and undermines political stability. Cormac Grda, the acclaimed author who chronicled the tragic Irish famine in books like Black '47 and Beyond, here traces the complete history of famine from the earliest records to today.Combining powerful storytelling with the latest evidence from economics and history, Grda explores the causes and profound consequences of famine over the past five millennia, from ancient Egypt to the killing fields of 1970s Cambodia, from the Great Famine of fourteenthcentury Europe to the famine in Niger in 2005. He enriches our understanding of the most crucial and farreaching aspects of famine, including the roles that population pressure, public policy, and human agency play in causing famine; how food markets can mitigate famine or make it worse; famine's longterm demographic consequences; and the successes and failures of globalized disaster relief. Grda demonstrates the central role famine has played in the economic and political histories of places as different as Ukraine under Stalin, 1940s Bengal, and Mao's China. And he examines the prospects of a world free of famine.This is the most comprehensive history of famine available, and is required reading for anyone concerned with issues of economic development and world poverty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Famine: A Short History'? A: 'Famine: A Short History' explores the causes and consequences of famine throughout history, examining its impact on societies from ancient Egypt to modern times.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Famine: A Short History' is Cormac Ó Gráda, a noted historian known for his work on famines, including the Irish famine.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Famine: A Short History' has a total of 344 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Famine: A Short History' published? A: 'Famine: A Short History' was published on April 5, 2009.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is published as a first edition.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding famine? A: The book covers various topics, including the role of public policy, population pressure, food markets, and the long-term effects of famine on demographics.
- Q: Is 'Famine: A Short History' suitable for those interested in economic development? A: Yes, the book is considered essential reading for anyone interested in economic development and understanding the impact of famine on societies.
- Q: What makes this book a comprehensive history of famine? A: 'Famine: A Short History' is comprehensive due to its detailed exploration of famine's history over five millennia, supported by both storytelling and evidence from economics and history.