Originally published in 1987. This important and provocative book explains the persistence of hunger, poverty, and the lack of balanced development in many coun

In his study of the Allied blockade of 1915-1919, Vincent examines the rationale and impact of this first large-scale use of food as a weapon in the twentieth c

The politics of food is changing fast. In rich countries, obesity is now a more serious problem than hunger. Consumers once satisfied with cheap and convenient