Ending Hunger Worldwide

Why does hunger persist in a world of plenty? Ending Hunger Worldwide challenges the naive notion that everyone wants hunger to end, arguing that the powerful care - but not enough to make a difference. George Kent argues that the central focus in overcoming hunger should be on building stronger communities. It is these communities which can provide mutual support to ensure that people don't go hungry. Kent demonstrates that there is not a shortage of food but of what Amartya Sen terms 'opportunities', and that developing tight-knit communities will lead to more opportunities for the hungry and undernourished. Ending Hunger Worldwide challenges dominant market-led solutions, and will be essential reading for activists, NGO workers and development students looking for a fresh perspective. Chapter 1 NUTRITION PROBLEMS; Chapter 2 WIDENING GAPS; Chapter 3 FOOD TRADE; Chapter 4 RIGHTS-BASED SOCIAL SYSTEMS; Chapter 5 THE HUMAN RIGHT TO ADEQUATE FOOD; Chapter 6 GLOBAL OBLIGATIONS; Chapter 7 NUTRITIONAL SAFETY NETS; Chapter 8 HOUSEHOLD FOOD PRODUCTION; Chapter 9 COMMUNITY-BASED NUTRITION SECURITY; Chapter 10 FOOD/NUTRITION POLICY COUNCILS; Chapter 11 DIAGNOSING GLOBAL APPROACHES; Chapter 12 MULTI-LEVEL STRATEGIC PLANNING;