Bibliograph

The reproach of hunger, food, justice, and money in the 21st century, David Rieff

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The reproach of hunger, food, justice, and money in the 21st century, David Rieff

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The reproach of hunger

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

905521034

Responsibility statement

David Rieff

Sub title

food, justice, and money in the 21st century

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- A better world finally within reach? -- The wages of optimism -- Malthus only needs to be wrong once -- The food crisis of 2007-2008 : a turning point? -- The global food system and its critics -- Promises to the poor -- Cassandra and doctor pangloss -- Is reforming the system enough? -- The case for optimism -- Science to the rescue? -- Falling in love with the private sector -- Philanthrocapitalism: a [self] love story -- The end of hunger? -- "fertilizing the land with money" -- Optimism as moral victory, pessimism as moral affront -- Doing everything to end hunger except think politically -- Conclusion

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