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Poverty and Famines: An Essay on Entitlement and Deprivation,Used
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The main focus of this book is on the causation of starvation in general and of famines in particular. The author develops the alternative method of analysisthe 'entitlement approach'concentrating on ownership and exchange, not on food supply. The book also provides a general analysis of the characterization and measurement of poverty. Various approaches used in economics, sociology, and political theory are critically examined. The predominance of distributional issues, including distribution between different occupation groups, links up the problem of conceptualizing poverty with that of analyzing starvation.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Poverty and Famines'? A: The book focuses on the causation of starvation and famines, introducing the 'entitlement approach' which emphasizes ownership and exchange rather than solely food supply.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Poverty and Famines'? A: The author is Amartya Sen, a renowned economist and philosopher known for his work on welfare economics and social justice.
- Q: When was 'Poverty and Famines' published? A: The book was published on January 20, 1983.
- Q: What are the key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include the analysis of poverty, starvation, distributional issues, and a critique of various approaches in economics, sociology, and political theory.
- Q: Is 'Poverty and Famines' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, while it is academically rigorous, the book is written in a way that makes it accessible to general readers interested in social issues and economics.
- Q: How many pages does 'Poverty and Famines' have? A: The book contains 270 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of 'Poverty and Famines' is available? A: This listing is for a reprint edition of the book.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does 'Poverty and Famines' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Development & Growth.