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Stuffed and Starved

Raj Patel
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Stuffed and Starved

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

Raj Patel

Stuffed and Starved

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

434

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • Early 21st Century

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Stuffed and Starved by Raj Patel explores the complex global food system, illustrating how the dominance of multinational corporations and institutions like the WTO has resulted in a paradox where millions suffer from hunger while others face an obesity epidemic. Patel examines the impact on farmers, including a rise in suicides, and the displacement of local food systems by unfair trade agreements, ultimately advocating for greater food sovereignty and equitable practices. The book discusses farmer suicides, potentially triggering for some readers.

Informative

Challenging

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,671 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Raj Patel's Stuffed and Starved offers a compelling critique of the global food system, illustrating deep inequalities and the complex web binding producers and consumers. While praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative, some critics find the text dense and the solutions proposed overly idealistic. Overall, an enlightening yet challenging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stuffed and Starved?

A reader who would enjoy Stuffed and Starved by Raj Patel is interested in food politics, global economics, and social justice. They likely enjoy books like The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan or Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser, which also explore the complex interconnections between food supply, health, and society.

4.2

2,671 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

434

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • Early 21st Century

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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