Explores the reasons behind the Ukrainian famine of the early 1930s, looking at the impact of Stalin's forced collectivization and seizure of food, which resulted in the starvation of nearly seven million people.
Traces the causes of the Great Famine that afflicted Northern Europe in the early fourteenth century, offering a perspective of what daily life was like for people living in the countries affected by the crisis.
Explains how population growth and unsustainable development affect the environment, focusing on famine and drought; and examines related sustainable practices as well as patterns of consumption.
