Mass Destruction: Geopolitics of Hunger

A Shocking Exposé of the Global Food Crisis

In his groundbreaking book, Mass Destruction, Jean Ziegler, former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, reveals the shocking truth about the global food crisis. He argues that hunger is not a natural disaster, but rather a man-made catastrophe caused by the greed and indifference of the powerful.

The Causes of Hunger

Ziegler identifies a number of factors that contribute to hunger, including:

• The global food system is controlled by a handful of multinational corporations. These corporations prioritize profits over people, and they use their power to keep food prices high and to exploit farmers and workers.
• The rich countries of the world have adopted policies that make it difficult for poor countries to produce their own food. These policies include agricultural subsidies, trade barriers, and intellectual property rights.
• The arms trade diverts resources away from food production. The money that is spent on weapons could be used to invest in agriculture and to provide food for the hungry.
• Climate change is making it more difficult for farmers to produce food. Rising temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events are all taking a toll on agricultural production.

The Consequences of Hunger

Hunger has a devastating impact on individuals and communities. It can lead to malnutrition, disease, and death. It can also cause social unrest and political instability.

The Solutions to Hunger

Ziegler argues that there are a number of things that can be done to address the global food crisis. These include:

• Reforming the global food system. The global food system needs to be made more fair and equitable. This means breaking up the power of the multinational corporations, reducing agricultural subsidies, and removing trade barriers.
• Investing in small-scale agriculture. Small-scale farmers are the key to food security. They produce the majority of the world's food, and they are more efficient and sustainable than large-scale farms.
• Promoting sustainable agriculture. Sustainable agriculture practices can help to protect the environment and to improve food security. These practices include agroecology, organic farming, and permaculture.
• Addressing climate change. Climate change is a major threat to food security. We need to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to help farmers adapt to the changing climate.

A Call to Action

Ziegler's book is a powerful call to action. He urges us to recognize hunger as a crime against humanity and to take action to end it. He believes that we have the power to create a world where everyone has enough to eat.

Praise for Mass Destruction

"A powerful and important book that exposes the scandal of global hunger." —Noam Chomsky

"A must-read for anyone who cares about social justice." —Arundhati Roy

"A devastating indictment of the global food system." —The Guardian

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Mass Destruction is available now from all major booksellers. Order your copy today and learn the truth about the global food crisis. Together, we can create a world where everyone has enough to eat.