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How and why famines form: towards an integrated approach to causation
In recent years, there has been renewed global concern about the risk of famine, prompting calls for a greater focus on prevention. Yet, for preventive efforts to be successful, it is critical to understand what causes these extreme crises. While numerous theories have been put forward, they often offer only a partial view. This article attempts to take a step towards a more comprehensive approach by arguing for the importance of understanding both how and why famines occur. Expanding and integrating the famine systems model and priority regimes approach, the article applies the proposed framework to several contemporary and historical case studies and highlights the new insights that can be gained by looking at both aspects together. While recognising the genuine challenges involved, it suggests that a combined framework could help us better understand causation, identify who or what is responsible, and contribute to the prevention of famines in the future.
期刊介绍:
Disasters is a major, peer-reviewed quarterly journal reporting on all aspects of disaster studies, policy and management. It provides a forum for academics, policymakers and practitioners to publish high-quality research and practice concerning natural catastrophes, anthropogenic disasters, complex political emergencies and protracted crises around the world. The journal promotes the interchange of ideas and experience, maintaining a balance between field reports, case study articles of general interest and academic papers. Disasters: Is the leading journal in the field of disasters, protracted crises and complex emergencies Influences disaster prevention, mitigation and response policies and practices Adopts a world-wide geographical perspective Contains a mix of academic papers and field studies Promotes the interchange of ideas between practitioners, policy-makers and academics.