The politics of hunger

Protest, poverty and policy in England, c. 1750-c. 1840

Autor*innen

• Carl J. Griffin

Parameter

• 280 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Sozialwissenschaften

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The book delves into "hunger politics," examining how hunger is utilized as a form of protest by impoverished consumers. It analyzes the portrayal of hunger within public policy discussions and the political rhetoric employed by elites. Through this exploration, the author highlights the implications of these dynamics on both societal perceptions and policy-making processes related to food insecurity and poverty.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Hardcover