The End of Chidyerano: A History of Food and Everyday Life in Malawi, 1860-2004
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In this groundbreaking work, Mandala argues that there is more to food studies than the analysis of famine--that hunger exists only as an integral part of abundance. Basing his case on the history of southern Malawi, he identifies several factors that explain why, although notorious for its annual food deficits, the region is not a land of frequent famine. By proving that seasonal hunger does not lead to famine in the absence of political crisis,...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0325070210
ISBN13:9780325070216
Release Date:October 2005
Publisher:Praeger
Length:368 Pages
Weight:1.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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