First published 1978
Blumberg begins with historical accounts of starvation that have struck civilizations across centuries. She examines what triggers these catastrophes and the conditions that allow them to devastate populations. The author then shifts focus to contemporary hunger crises, analyzing their roots and the factors that perpetuate them. She explores how political decisions shape food distribution and access. The book concludes with Blumberg's assessment of global nutritional requirements in the years ahead. Her work connects past patterns of scarcity with present realities, showing how human choices determine who eats and who starves.
Genres: social-issues, agriculture, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: informative, investigative, social-commentary
Period: Centuries, Contemporary
83 pages · Library Binding · Franklin Watts