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Jean-Martin Bauer: Famine Is Not a Natural Event

Food with Mark Bittman

CHAPTER

Hunger's Political Landscape

This chapter follows Jean-Martin Bower's journey from Haiti's Duvalier dictatorship to his role in the UN World Food Program, emphasizing the political nature of hunger and global food justice. It highlights the experiences of a Haitian rice farmer and the historical shift from self-sufficiency to dependence on food imports, exacerbated by globalization. The discussion emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts to combat food insecurity and the political commitment necessary for sustainable solutions.

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