Food Security Issues offers a comprehensive examination of global food accessibility in an era defined by population growth and climate change. It addresses how, despite advancements in agricultural production, food insecurity remains a pressing global challenge. The book uniquely integrates economics, social science, and agriculture to dissect the complexities of food systems.
For example, did you know that inefficiencies in food distribution networks significantly contribute to food waste, even as millions face hunger?
Or that socioeconomic factors like poverty and inequality are major drivers of food insecurity?
The book is structured into three main sections, progressing from foundational concepts to in-depth analyses of agricultural productivity, distribution networks, and socioeconomic factors.
It adopts a data-driven approach, using quantitative data from organizations like the FAO and the World Bank, alongside qualitative case studies, to provide a practical guide for policymakers and researchers.
Spatial analysis techniques are used to map food access disparities and identify hotspots of food insecurity.
This book will appeal to students, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners across multiple fields.
It delivers a holistic understanding of sustainable food systems, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and community-based solutions to combat hunger, malnutrition, and poverty, offering insights into debates about biotechnology, trade liberalization, and effective policy interventions.
