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Whose Hunger?: Concepts Of Famine, Practices Of Aid
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Political Science/International Relationsan Analytical Look At The Ways We Define And Respond To Famine.We See Famine And Look For The Likely Causes: Poor Food Distribution, Unstable Regimes, Caprices Of Weather. A Technical Problem, We Tell Ourselves, One That Modern Social And Natural Science Will Someday Resolve. To The Contrary, Jenny Edkins Responds In This Book: Famine In The Contemporary World Is Not The Antithesis Of Modernity But Its Symptom. A Critical Investigation Of Hunger, Famine, And Aid Practices In International Politics, Whose Hunger? Shows How The Forms And Ideas Of Modernity Frame Our Understanding Of Famineand, Consequently, Shape Our Responses.Edkins Examines Malthus And The Origins Of Famine Theory In Notions Of Scarcity. Drawing On The Work Of Lacan, De Waal, Foucault, Zizek, And Particularly Derrida, She Considers Amartya Sen'S Entitlement Approach, The Band Aid/Live Aid Events, And Food For Work Projects In Eritrea As Examples Of The Technologization And Repoliticization Of Famine. From The Politics Of Famine To The Practices Of Aid, From The Theories Of Modernity To The Complex Emergencies Of Modern Life, From The Broad View To The Telling Detail, This Searching Book Takes Us Closer Than Ever To A Clear Understanding Of Some Of The Worst Ravages Of Our Time.Jenny Edkins Is Lecturer In The Department Of International Politics At The University Of Wales, Aberystwyth.Borderlines Series, Volume 17Translation Inquiries: University Of Minnesota Press
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Whose Hunger?: Concepts of Famine, Practices of Aid'? A: The main theme of the book is an analytical exploration of how famine is defined and responded to within the context of international politics, emphasizing that famine is a symptom of modernity rather than a technical problem to be resolved.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Whose Hunger?' is Jenny Edkins, who is a lecturer in the Department of International Politics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in hardcover binding, which is known for its durability and professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages does 'Whose Hunger?' have? A: The book consists of 256 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Whose Hunger?' published? A: The book was published on November 13, 2000.
- Q: What academic fields does this book cover? A: The book falls under the categories of Political Science and International Relations, focusing on issues of famine and aid practices.
- Q: Are there any specific theories discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses various theories related to famine, including Malthusian theories, Amartya Sen's entitlement approach, and concepts from notable thinkers like Lacan and Foucault.
- Q: What series is this book a part of? A: This book is part of the Borderlines Series, volume 17.
- Q: Who should read 'Whose Hunger?: Concepts of Famine, Practices of Aid'? A: The book is ideal for students, scholars, and professionals in fields related to Political Science, International Relations, and Social Work, as well as anyone interested in understanding the complexities of famine and aid.