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Benefits of Famine: A Political Economy of Famine and Relief in Southwestern Sudan, 1983-9(Eastern African Studies)

Benefits of Famine: A Political Economy of Famine and Relief in Southwestern Sudan, 1983-9(Eastern African Studies)


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First paperback edition with a new and updated author's introduction, and a Foreword by Douglas H. Johnson.. The conflict in Darfur had a precursor in Sudan's famines of the 1980s and 1990s. David Keen's The Benefits of Famine presented a new and startling interpretation of the causes of war-induced famine. The book is now in paperback for the first time with a new and updated introduction by the author. The Benefits of Famine gives depth to understanding the Darfur crisis. DAVID KEEN is Professor of Complex Emergencies at the DevelopmentStudies Institute, London School of Economics North America: Ohio U Press; Uganda: Fountain Publishers

Table of Contents:
Foreword by Douglas H. Johnson Introduction to the paperback edition Overview Famine & exploitation in historical perspective Victims & beneficiaries: a case study of famine as a combination of exploitative processes The inadequacy of relief: a 'policy success' for powerful groups in Sudan The inadequacy of relief: the role of international donors Discussions & conclusions

About the Author :
David Keen is Professor of Complex Emergencies at the Development Studies Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Review :
A well-documented and historically informed statement on the 'politics of famine' in Sudan, with a focus on its functions. [...] Constitute[s] an invaluable resource for researchers, policy makers and members of the general public interested in understanding the genesis, functions, and impacts of civil conflicts in Sudan. [An] excellent and valuable book. [...] Anyone who has to deal with famine relief or has an academic or personal interest in this subject should read this book. The most comprehensive and convincing account to date of how a famine is created and why. It sets a standard for analytical cogency and empirical investigation that has rarely been equalled in this field. This thoroughly researched and well-written book is essential reading not only for all who deal with famine relief and disaster management but also students of public health, the social sciences and rural development. The author has skilfully demonstrated how different regimes in Khartoum exploited Western security perceptions in the region for their own political and strategic ends.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781847013149
  • Publisher: James Currey
  • Publisher Imprint: James Currey
  • Height: 216 mm
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Sub Title: A Political Economy of Famine and Relief in Southwestern Sudan, 1983-9
  • Width: 138 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1847013147
  • Publisher Date: 30 Oct 2008
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Eastern African Studies
  • Weight: 410 gr


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