Why Nations Fail to Feed the Poor: The Politics of Food Security in Bangladesh

by Mohammad Mozahidul Islam

Overview

This book examines the political and economic dimensions of food security in Bangladesh and assesses the role of the state in meeting the challenges of food security.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032376943
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/06/2022
Pages:	318
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mohammad Mozahidul Islam is Professor and Chairperson, Department of History, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Food Security, the State and Institutional Effectiveness 3. The Political Origin of Hunger in Bangladesh 4. The Problems of Food Availability and Accessibility 5. Governance, Food Availability and Food Security in Bangladesh 6. Governance, the State and Food Accessibility 7. Conclusion