Starvation in Africa
Undernourishment, hunger, and famine have plagued Africa for decades for many different reasons. Chronic hunger in Africa is caused by economic, social, political, and environmental conditions, many of them interrelated in a complex web of intensifying cause-and-effect. This book examines the history, causes, and potential solutions for food crises in Africa and around the world. A generous array of full-color photos attract the reader's eye and gets him or her immediately interested in this serious and important subject matter.
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Book Review: Starvation in Africa"In this high/low book, Hall gives a geographical description of Africa, along with a study of the history of conflict, weather patterns, and even pests that have contributed so much to starvation. After a discussion of famine in the 20th century, the author continues to look at the situation well into the year 2006. The book contains an eye-opening account of the effects of wars and internal conflicts that perpetuate food insecurity... The large print and open format will appeal to reluctant readers"
--School Library Journal, Anne L. Tormohlen, Deerfield Elementary School, Lawrence, KS
