Famine Crimes: Politics and the Disaster Relief Industry in Africa

Name: Famine Crimes: Politics and the Disaster Relief Industry in Africa
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By Alex de Waal

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"A powerful critique of the international humanitarian agenciesdominating famine relief in Africa." -- Foreign Affairs "Thisis unquestionably an important book by a writer whose accomplishments as aresearcher, critic and activist on famine and on human rights in Africa are widelyrespect." -- International Affairs ..". de Waal pleadsfor readers... to probe for a deeper understanding of the 'political roots offamine'... " -- WorldView ..". a well-documentedcritique that should give pause for serious reflection and serve to instruct boththe initiate and the master of famine theory... " -- SocioculturalAnthropology Famine Crimes is a factually rich, powerfullyintelligent, morally important analysis of the persistence of famine in Africa. Alexde Waal lays the blame for Africa's problems with starvation on the politicalfailings of African governments, western donors, and the misguided policies ofinternational relief agencies.

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Binding:: Paperback
Languages:: Original: English
Number of Pages:: 256
Publisher:: INDIANA UNIV PR
Publication Date:: 2009-10-31
Release Date:: 1998-01-01
ISBN / EAN:: 9780253211583
Weight:: 313 g
Dimensions:: 14/22/2 cm

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