FOOD AND FAMINE IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Highly regarded reference book publisher ABC-CLIO will be publishing Food and Famine in the 21st Century, a two-volume reference work that provides comprehensive coverage on one of the world's most critical issues. The first volume of this set will provide A-Z entries on key topics and concepts relating to famine, food policy, food security, geographic locations of famine, historic food crises, and significant individuals who have played key roles relating to food and famine. The second volume will look at 10 specific famines—both historic and recent—allowing readers to take an in-depth look at specific food crises, reasons surrounding their causes, steps taken to reverse the situations, and the outcomes. Dr. William Dando, Distinguished Professor and Chairperson Emeritus of the Department of Geography, Geology, and Anthropology at Indiana State University, serves as the editor of this important title. This work is ideal for high school students, undergraduates, and other readers interested in the topic. Scheduled publication date: January 2012.