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Hunger | Chapter 2: Is Hunger a Serious Problem in the United States?

• Chapter 2 Preface

• Hunger Is a Serious Problem in the United States

  by Laura Shapiro

• Hunger Is a Serious Problem Among Minorities

  by Victor Perlo

• Hunger Is a Serious Problem Among the Elderly

  by Michael J. McCarthy

• Hunger Is Not a Problem in the United States

  by Robert Rector

• The Seriousness of Hunger in Rural Areas Is Exaggerated

  by Dan McMurry

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1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: What Are the Causes of Hunger?
   1. Hunger in the World: An Overview
   2. Overpopulation Causes Hunger
   3. Overpopulation Has Caused Hunger in Africa
   4. Environmental Limits on World Food Production Can Lead to Hunger
   5. Desertification Contributes to World Hunger
   6. Hunger Is Not Caused by Overpopulation
   7. The Policies of Northern Nations Contribute to Famine in Africa
   8. Wars Are the Primary Cause of Famine
   9. Genocidal Governments Create Famine
   10. World Bank Policies Contribute to World Hunger
   11. Desertification Is Not a Serious Threat
3. Chapter 2: Is Hunger a Serious Problem in the United States?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. Hunger Is a Serious Problem in the United States
   3. Hunger Is a Serious Problem Among Minorities
   4. Hunger Is a Serious Problem Among the Elderly
   5. Hunger Is Not a Problem in the United States
   6. The Seriousness of Hunger in Rural Areas Is Exaggerated
4. Chapter 3: Can Technological Advances Increase Food Production?
   1. Technology and Food Production: An Overview
   2. Technological Progress Increases Food Production
   3. Technology and Market Forces Can Increase Food Production
   4. Modern Agricultural Practices Are Beneficial
   5. Biotechnology Can Enhance Food Production
   6. Modern Agricultural Methods Threaten the Food Supply
   7. Modern Agricultural Practices Are Destructive
   8. The Industrial Food Production System Harms Poor Nations
   9. Biotechnology Is Dangerous
5. Chapter 4: How Can Hunger and Famine Be Reduced?
   1. U.S. Aid for Development Can Reduce Hunger
   2. A Wide Variety of Foreign Aid Can Reduce Hunger
   3. Empowering Poor Women Can End Chronic Hunger
   4. Humanitarian Intervention Can Relieve Famine
   5. Poor Countries Should Implement Famine- Prevention Systems
   6. Democracy Prevents Famine
   7. Satellite Technology Can Help Prevent Famine
6. Organizations to Contact
7. Bibliography
8. Copyright

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