Globalization and Agriculture: Redefining Unequal Development focuses on the development of national agriculture of nine countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia from two different and complementary angles. One angle is the opportunities created by globalization for agricultural production and how the countries have dealt with the expansion of the world, as a consequence of the world market. The other angle is the social and economic consequences of globalization for agricultural and rural development. The case studies included in this book prove that the contradictory meanings referred above are indeed representative of different facets and features of globalization.

This book describes the nature and magnitude of food insecurity in less-developed countries, stressing the various practical problems at the country level. It presents various national and international approaches to coping with food insecurity in these countries.

This book describes the nature and magnitude of food insecurity in less-developed countries, stressing the various practical problems at the country level. It presents various national and international approaches to coping with food insecurity in these countries.

Inspired by the beauty of Mother Nature's harvest, these gluten-free, vegan recipes make food preparation a tasty and joyful adventure. From various cultures and traditions, each recipe accompanied by full-color photographs is intended to divinely nourish you and those with whom you share your meals. The authors promote the use of organic, from farm-to-the table ingredients and encourage you to do the same.