Food Insecurity: A Matter of Justice, Sovereignty, and Survival

This book explores the experiences, causes, and consequences of food insecurity in different geographical regions and historical eras, highlighting collective and political actions aimed at food sovereignty as solutions. It provides interdisciplinary and historical perspectives on the manifestations of food insecurity, with case studies illustrating how people coped with violations of their rights during war-time deprivation, neoliberal incursions on food supply, and radioactive contamination of farmland. The book adopts an analytical approach to understanding food insecurity by examining how historical and political situations have resulted in an unfolding dialectic of food insecurity and resistance, with the most marginalized people suffering the worst effects. It is useful for a broad range of audiences, including students, scholars, and the general public interested in studying food crises, globalization, and current global issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted aspects of food insecurity, encompassing its experiences, root causes, and far-reaching consequences across different geographical regions and historical eras. It sheds light on collective and political initiatives aimed at achieving food sovereignty as a means to alleviate the suffering experienced by communities.

Despite the global endeavors to eradicate hunger, it persists and has even escalated in certain regions. This book offers interdisciplinary and historical insights into the various manifestations of food insecurity, featuring case studies that illustrate how individuals have navigated violations of their rights during wartime deprivation in France, the neoliberal disruptions to food supply in Turkey, Greece, and Nicaragua, as well as the aftermath of radioactive contamination of farmland in Japan.

Through an analytical lens, this edited collection explores the intricate relationship between food insecurity and resistance, highlighting the persistent impact on the most marginalized populations, such as immigrants, refugees, and poor peasants. It underscores their resilience and agency in the face of adversity, despite often bearing the brunt of food insecurity's consequences.

The book addresses food insecurity on both local and global scales, making it an invaluable resource for a wide range of audiences, including students, scholars, and the general public interested in studying food crises, globalization, and contemporary global issues. By examining the historical and political contexts that contribute to food insecurity, this book provides a deeper understanding of the complex challenges facing our world and offers potential solutions for a more equitable and sustainable food system.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367506155