On Hunger: Science, Ethics and Law
On
Hunger focuses on the interface between food and public health and on
the flawed regulations intended to protect us. Food not only represents
nourishment for the body; it also possesses other valuable aspects that
are protected by international legal instruments. Westra argues for
the importance of effecting radical changes: to protect and improve the
present system of food production and distribution. Starting from
several reports produced by the FAO and the WHO, Westra argues for the
need of a complete and radical re-evaluatio of current practices and
systems in order to meet the obligation of the international community
to prevent hunger. There is a particular emphasis on the problems
facing the poor in the third world, but also the different but equally
grave problems of those in developed countries, where the emphasis
remans on corporate profit rather than on the protection of
individuals, as present dangers affect all, starting from the children
of all ages.
Most of the existing literature on hunger and food does not address the harm that current practices inflict on people globally. Laura Westra’s On Hunger focuses on the interface between food and public health and on the flawed regulations intended to protect us. Food not only represents nourishment for the body; it also possesses other valuable aspects that are protected by international legal instruments. Westra argues for the importance of effecting radical changes: to protect and improve the present system of food production and distribution.
This timely book explores every aspect of this challenge, from the impact of climate change, the role of the media and obligations to future generations. Westra also considers the legality of financial contributions on the part of agribusiness to political figures and campaigns, as well as their intrusion in the drafting of bills and regulatory regimes. Finally, the book highlights more positive developments,including the expansion of the remit of the International Criminal Court to include environmental crimes.
On Hunger offers an original take on this increasingly important issue and will provide fascinating reading for scholars and students in law, philosophy and human rights.
Most of the existing literature on hunger and food does not address the harm that current practices inflict on people globally. Laura Westra’s On Hunger focuses on the interface between food and public health and on the flawed regulations intended to protect us. Food not only represents nourishment for the body; it also possesses other valuable aspects that are protected by international legal instruments. Westra argues for the importance of effecting radical changes: to protect and improve the present system of food production and distribution.
This timely book explores every aspect of this challenge, from the impact of climate change, the role of the media and obligations to future generations. Westra also considers the legality of financial contributions on the part of agribusiness to political figures and campaigns, as well as their intrusion in the drafting of bills and regulatory regimes. Finally, the book highlights more positive developments,including the expansion of the remit of the International Criminal Court to include environmental crimes.
On Hunger offers an original take on this increasingly important issue and will provide fascinating reading for scholars and students in law, philosophy and human rights.
