Science, Ethics, and Food: Papers and Proceedings of a Colloquium Organized by the Smithsonian Institution

by Brian W.J. Lemay (Editor)

Overview

Behind a facade of technically complex problems and pervasive misunderstandings or failures of communication, improved global production and distribution of food undeniably looms as one of the greatest challenges we face. In order to develop long-term remedies for the wrenchingly human dilemmas associated with the world's food supply, the issues must be formulated in terms that draw upon a wide range of disciplines and arenas of action. This book is the record of one such cross-fertilization of ideas and strategies, emerging out of an impressive gathering of authorities from diverse fields, which may be instrumental in solving the hunger problem.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780874746051
Publisher:	Smithsonian Institution Press
Publication date:	11/17/1988
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	6.04(w) x 8.91(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Brian W.J. LeMay

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Part 3 Session I Chapter 4 On the Protection and Promotion of the Right to Food: An Ethical Reflection Chapter 5 Summary of Discussions Part 6 Session II Chapter 7 The Innovative Environment for Increased Food Production in Africa Chapter 8 Summary of Discussions Part 9 Session III Chapter 10 Food Entitlements and Economic Chains Chapter 11 Summary of Discussions Part 12 Session IV Chapter 13 Toward an Ethical Redistribution of Food and Agricultural Science Chapter 14 Summary of Discussions Part 15 Session V Chapter 16 Summary of Discussions Part 17 Appendix A: Our Common Agricultural Future Part 18 Appendix B: Notes on Contributors Part 19 Appendix C: List of Colloquium Participants