Want amid plenty: from hunger to inequality

The presence of hunger in the US is ironic because there is no food shortage in the country. Studies have shown that the agricultural industry is in fact producing more food than what is needed. Thus, there is a need to direct organizational efforts in addressing outside causes of hunger.

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Published in:Monthly review (New York. 1949) 1998-07, Vol.50 (3), p.125
Main Author: Poppendieck, Janet
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture
Causes of
Food industry
Hunger
Social aspects
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Summary:The presence of hunger in the US is ironic because there is no food shortage in the country. Studies have shown that the agricultural industry is in fact producing more food than what is needed. Thus, there is a need to direct organizational efforts in addressing outside causes of hunger.
ISSN:0027-0520