Seeds of Famine

Field study on environmental deterioration and development policies responsible for starvation in the Sahel - examines the ecology and rural population of West Africa, as well as impact of colonialism on agricultural production and dependence; looks at population growth, land utilization, climatic influence, desertification, political aspects, etc., which could explain hunger; analyses role of international organizations, agribusiness, upper classes, role of France and role of USA; discusses future alternatives. Bibliography, maps.