Short description
Examining a series of El Nino-induced droughts and the famines that they spawned in the last third of the 19th century, Mike Davis discloses the intimate relationship between imperial arrogance and natural incident that combined to produce some of the worst tragedies in human history.
Long description
El Nino Famines and the Making of the Third World. Examining a series of El Nino-induced droughts and the famines that they spawned around the globe in the last third of the 19th century, Mike Davis discloses the intimate, baleful relationship between imperial arrogance and natural incident that combine to produce some of the worst tragedies in human history. Widely praised in hardback.
Review
"Davis has given us a book of great historical interest... this highly informative book goes well beyond its immediate focus. Amartya Sen, New York Times