POL3044   Hunger in the Global North   (20 credits)

Description

This module will explore the phenomenon of hunger in the Global North. Interrogating the political economy of hunger, the module will look at the role played by economies of poverty, welfare, charity and food. At a time of welfare retrenchment, proliferation of voluntary food aid and the persistent failure of the world food economy to address hunger, it is more important than ever to take a fresh look at the drivers of contemporary hunger and explore evidence-based solutions. This module will enable students to do so, drawing on country case studies across North America and Europe.

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