Author: Syracuse University. Department of Geography
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Drought, Famine, and Population Movements in Africa
DROUGHT FAMINE AND POPULATION MOVEMENTS IN AFRICA- PAPERS OF A SYMPOSIUM- GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM OF EASTERN AFRICAN STUDIES MAXWELL SCHOOL OF CITIZENSHIP AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
Drought and Hunger in Africa
Author: National Center for Atmospheric Research (U.S.)
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN: 9780521368391
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
This volume presents a synthesis of the ideas that emerged from a colloquium held at the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN: 9780521368391
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
This volume presents a synthesis of the ideas that emerged from a colloquium held at the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Famine in Africa
Author: von Braun, Joachim
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 0801866294
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Though famine has affected many parts of the world in the twentieth century, the conditions that produce famine—extreme poverty, armed conflict, economic and political turmoil, and climate shocks—are now most prevalent in Africa. Researchers differ on how to address this problem effectively, but their arguments are often not informed by empirical analysis from a famine context. Broadening current theories and models of development for conquering famine, Famine in Africa grounds its findings in long-term empirical research, especially on the impact of famine on households and markets. The authors present the results of field work and other research from numerous parts of Africa, with a particular focus on Botswana, Ethiopia, Niger, Rwanda, Sudan, and Zimbabwe. With these data, the authors explain the factors that cause famines and assess efforts to mitigate and prevent them. Famine in Africa is an important resource for international development specialists, students, and policymakers.
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 0801866294
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Though famine has affected many parts of the world in the twentieth century, the conditions that produce famine—extreme poverty, armed conflict, economic and political turmoil, and climate shocks—are now most prevalent in Africa. Researchers differ on how to address this problem effectively, but their arguments are often not informed by empirical analysis from a famine context. Broadening current theories and models of development for conquering famine, Famine in Africa grounds its findings in long-term empirical research, especially on the impact of famine on households and markets. The authors present the results of field work and other research from numerous parts of Africa, with a particular focus on Botswana, Ethiopia, Niger, Rwanda, Sudan, and Zimbabwe. With these data, the authors explain the factors that cause famines and assess efforts to mitigate and prevent them. Famine in Africa is an important resource for international development specialists, students, and policymakers.
Eaters Of The Dry Season
Author: David Rain
Publisher: Westview Press
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The Inevitability of Change -- Bibliography -- Index
Publisher: Westview Press
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The Inevitability of Change -- Bibliography -- Index
Adapting to Drought
Author: Michael Mortimore
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521323123
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This book embodies the results of thirteen years of research in drought-prone rural areas in the semi-arid zone of northern Nigeria. It describes the patterns of adaptive behaviour observed among Hausa, Ful'be and Manga communities in response to recurrent drought in the 1970s and 1980s. The question of desertification is explored in an area where the visible evidence of moving sand dunes is dramatic blame are examined in relation to the field evidence. A critique is offered of deterministic theories and authoritarian solutions. Professor Mortimore demonstrates a parallel between the observable resilience of semi-arid ecosystems and the adaptive strategies of the human communities that inhabit them and suggests policy directions for strengthening that resilience.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521323123
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This book embodies the results of thirteen years of research in drought-prone rural areas in the semi-arid zone of northern Nigeria. It describes the patterns of adaptive behaviour observed among Hausa, Ful'be and Manga communities in response to recurrent drought in the 1970s and 1980s. The question of desertification is explored in an area where the visible evidence of moving sand dunes is dramatic blame are examined in relation to the field evidence. A critique is offered of deterministic theories and authoritarian solutions. Professor Mortimore demonstrates a parallel between the observable resilience of semi-arid ecosystems and the adaptive strategies of the human communities that inhabit them and suggests policy directions for strengthening that resilience.
African Food Systems in Crisis: Microperspectives
Author: Rebecca Huss-Ashmore
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9782881243066
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
First Published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9782881243066
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
First Published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Political Economy of African Famine
Author: R. E. Downs
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000124231
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Originally published in 1991. This volume explores the combination of political and economic forces that influence different levels of food supply. The book begins with a discussion of famine theories, ranging from cultural ecology to neo-Marxism. Following this survey is a series of essays by anthropologists, geographers, economists and development practitioners that explores the role of Western institutions in African famine, analyzes famine in particular countries, and documents the relationship between famine and gender. This book takes an unusually broad look at famine by including analyses of countries where hunger has rarely been studied and by examining African famine from both African and Western perspectives. Its concluding proposals for eradicating famine make innovative and provocative contributions to current global debates on food and nutrition.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000124231
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Originally published in 1991. This volume explores the combination of political and economic forces that influence different levels of food supply. The book begins with a discussion of famine theories, ranging from cultural ecology to neo-Marxism. Following this survey is a series of essays by anthropologists, geographers, economists and development practitioners that explores the role of Western institutions in African famine, analyzes famine in particular countries, and documents the relationship between famine and gender. This book takes an unusually broad look at famine by including analyses of countries where hunger has rarely been studied and by examining African famine from both African and Western perspectives. Its concluding proposals for eradicating famine make innovative and provocative contributions to current global debates on food and nutrition.
Drought, Famine and Fertility in Africa
Author: John Charles Caldwell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Seeds of Famine
Author: Richard W. Franke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
SCOTT (copy 2): From the John Holmes Library Collection.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
SCOTT (copy 2): From the John Holmes Library Collection.