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Product Description: Medical administration & management

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9780080258249, titled "Drought and Man: The 1972 Case History : Constant Catastrophe : Malnutrition, Famines and Drought" | Pergamon Pr, December 1, 1981, cover price $120.00 | also contains Drought and Man: The 1972 Case History : Constant Catastrophe : Malnutrition, Famines and Drought

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9781578394814 | Hcpro Inc, January 28, 2005, cover price $129.00 | About this edition: Medical administration & management

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This book shows how the production and distribution of food and clean water is uneven across the globe, leading to hunger and poverty for many. How can more food reach people who need it?

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9781410943057 | Raintree Pub, July 1, 2011, cover price $8.99 | About this edition: This book shows how the production and distribution of food and clean water is uneven across the globe, leading to hunger and poverty for many.

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9781410942982 | Raintree Pub, July 1, 2011, cover price $33.99

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Product Description: In light of the many famine and drought crises in the Horn of Africa and Southern Africa, there may never be a better time for a book like this. Could we have avoided the famines we see today? In all likelihood, "yes." This book demonstrates that famine is a process, not an event, yet the typical response to famine is relief after the fact, not preemptive intervention...read more
By John Osgood Field (editor)

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9781565490192 | Kumarian Pr Inc, November 1, 1993, cover price $38.00 | About this edition: In light of the many famine and drought crises in the Horn of Africa and Southern Africa, there may never be a better time for a book like this.

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9781565490185 | Kumarian Pr Inc, November 1, 1993, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: In light of the many famine and drought crises in the Horn of Africa and Southern Africa, there may never be a better time for a book like this.

Discusses the problem of world hunger, the science and technology of food production, and the political situations that effect attempts at solutions

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9780894902833 | Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1991, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Discusses the problem of world hunger, the science and technology of food production, and the political situations that effect attempts at solutions

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9780804694100 | Associated Faculty Pr Inc, June 1, 1988, cover price $25.75

Discusses the worst of disasters, famine, focusing on that problem in several African countries in the 1980s and mentioning some major famines in history, such as China's in the 1870s, Ireland's of mid-nineteenth century, and Russia's of the 1920s

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9780516008592, titled "Disaster! Famines: Famines" | Childrens Pr, April 1, 1986, cover price $17.27 | About this edition: Discusses the worst of disasters, famine, focusing on that problem in several African countries in the 1980s and mentioning some major famines in history, such as China's in the 1870s, Ireland's of mid-nineteenth century, and Russia's of the 1920s

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Product Description: The third volume of Drought and Man contains case studies used in the long in-depth study set up by IFIAS and the Aspen Institute following the Sahel drought. They consider areas in Latin America, particularly northeast Brazil, the case of Tanzania, and discuss colonial disjunction in Sahelian countries...read more

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9780080258256 | Pergamon Pr, November 1, 1986, cover price $125.00 | also contains Infection Control During Construction Manual: Policies, Procedures & Strategies for Compliance | About this edition: The third volume of Drought and Man contains case studies used in the long in-depth study set up by IFIAS and the Aspen Institute following the Sahel drought.

Studies the political, social, and scientific-technical reasons for world food shortages, and focuses on possible approaches to increasing food production

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9780531110072 | Franklin Watts, April 1, 1991, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: Studies the political, social, and scientific-technical reasons for world food shortages, and focuses on possible approaches to increasing food production

Product Description: Book by Harrison, G A
By G. A. Harrison (editor)

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9780198576624 | Oxford Univ Pr, November 1, 1988, cover price $75.00 | About this edition: Book by Harrison, G A

Essays examine the political, economic, and ethical aspects of famines around the world and analyze the efforts of organizations and government agencies to deal with the effects of famine

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9780883441329 | Orbis Books, April 1, 1982, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Essays examine the political, economic, and ethical aspects of famines around the world and analyze the efforts of organizations and government agencies to deal with the effects of famine

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Product Description: In this original and timely work, David Arnold draws upon the history of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe, to explain the origins and characteristics of famine. He considers whether some societies are more vulnerable to famine than others, and contests the assumption that those affected by famine are simply passive 'victims'...read more

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9780631151197 | Blackwell Pub, December 1, 1988, cover price $52.95 | About this edition: In this original and timely work, David Arnold draws upon the history of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe, to explain the origins and characteristics of famine.

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Discusses famine, its causes, how new technology can be applied to food production, and how people throughout the world can cooperate to alleviate starvation.

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9780531022016 | Franklin Watts, September 1, 1978, cover price $8.90 | About this edition: A history of famines throughout history and an examination of the causes and circumstances of recent famines are followed by a discussion of the politics of food and projections of future needs

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9780737743319 | Greenhaven Pr, March 27, 2009, cover price $31.70

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9780737749083 | 1 edition (Greenhaven Pr, October 2, 2009), cover price $0.04 | also contains Famine

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9780737743326 | Greenhaven Pr, March 27, 2009, cover price $46.20

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By Bruce Currey and Graeme Hugo (editor)

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9789027717627 | D Reidel Pub Co, May 1, 1984, cover price $199.00

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Product Description: Is it possible to see famines coming, to be prepared and to save possibly hundreds of thousands of lives? Or is this the wrong question? A famine is not a single natural catastrophe: it has different stages. Many societies have sophisticated strategies for coping – but these are becoming dramatically limited...read more

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9781849710534 | Routledge, October 31, 2009, cover price $125.00 | About this edition: Is it possible to see famines coming, to be prepared and to save possibly hundreds of thousands of lives?

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9780415847612 | Reprint edition (Routledge, February 28, 2013), cover price $48.95 | About this edition: Is it possible to see famines coming, to be prepared and to save possibly hundreds of thousands of lives?
9781853830471 | Earthscan / James & James, November 1, 1989, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: Major "natural" disasters hit the world time after time.

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Product Description: First published in 1981
By John R. K. Robson (editor)

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9780677161808 | Taylor & Francis, August 1, 1981, cover price $172.00 | About this edition: First published in 1981

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9780237537197 | Evans Brothers Ltd, May 25, 2009, cover price $24.90

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9781599202815 | Smart Apple Media, August 1, 2009, cover price $37.10

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A report on the effects of starvation on physical growth and social and national behavior is based on first-hand experience of famine and misery in Russian provinces during the 1920's

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9780813005195 | Univ Pr of Florida, June 1, 1975, cover price $21.50 | About this edition: A report on the effects of starvation on physical growth and social and national behavior is based on first-hand experience of famine and misery in Russian provinces during the 1920's

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Product Description: The greatest tool to prevent infection during construction is awareness. This updated resource by expert Wayne Hansen, PE, REA, CEM, along with contributions from 10 other experts, helps you prevent and manage healthcare-associated infections related to construction, renovations, repair, and maintenance activities...read more

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9781578393794 | Lslf edition (Hcpro Inc, May 1, 2004), cover price $129.00 | About this edition: The greatest tool to prevent infection during construction is awareness.
9780080258256, titled "Drought and Man: The 1972 Case History : The Roots of Catastrophe" | Pergamon Pr, November 1, 1986, cover price $125.00 | also contains Drought and Man: The 1972 Case History : The Roots of Catastrophe | About this edition: The third volume of Drought and Man contains case studies used in the long in-depth study set up by IFIAS and the Aspen Institute following the Sahel drought.

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9781601468703, titled "Infection Control During Construction Manual: Policies, Procedures, and Strategies for Compliance" | 3 edition (Hcpro Inc, November 21, 2011), cover price $199.00 | About this edition: The greatest tool to prevent infection during construction is awareness.
9780205267989, titled "Introduction to Special Education" | Student edition (Prentice Hall, March 1, 1995), cover price $20.00 | also contains Introduction to Special Education | About this edition: TEACHING IN AN AGE OF CHALLENGE THRID EDITION.

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