Hunger | Organizations to Contact
The editors have compiled the following list of organizations concerned with the issues debated in this book. The descriptions are derived from materials provided by the organizations. All have publications or information available for interested readers. The list was compiled on the date of publication of the present volume; names, addresses, and phone numbers may change. Be aware that many organizations take several weeks or longer to respond to inquiries, so allow as much time as possible.
Bread for the World (BFW)
1100 Wayne Ave., Suite 1000
Silver Spring,...
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- Introduction
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Chapter 1: What Are the Causes of Hunger?
- Hunger in the World: An Overview
- Overpopulation Causes Hunger
- Overpopulation Has Caused Hunger in Africa
- Environmental Limits on World Food Production Can Lead to Hunger
- Desertification Contributes to World Hunger
- Hunger Is Not Caused by Overpopulation
- The Policies of Northern Nations Contribute to Famine in Africa
- Wars Are the Primary Cause of Famine
- Genocidal Governments Create Famine
- World Bank Policies Contribute to World Hunger
- Desertification Is Not a Serious Threat
- Chapter 2: Is Hunger a Serious Problem in the United States?
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Chapter 3: Can Technological Advances Increase Food Production?
- Technology and Food Production: An Overview
- Technological Progress Increases Food Production
- Technology and Market Forces Can Increase Food Production
- Modern Agricultural Practices Are Beneficial
- Biotechnology Can Enhance Food Production
- Modern Agricultural Methods Threaten the Food Supply
- Modern Agricultural Practices Are Destructive
- The Industrial Food Production System Harms Poor Nations
- Biotechnology Is Dangerous
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Chapter 4: How Can Hunger and Famine Be Reduced?
- U.S. Aid for Development Can Reduce Hunger
- A Wide Variety of Foreign Aid Can Reduce Hunger
- Empowering Poor Women Can End Chronic Hunger
- Humanitarian Intervention Can Relieve Famine
- Poor Countries Should Implement Famine- Prevention Systems
- Democracy Prevents Famine
- Satellite Technology Can Help Prevent Famine
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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