Hunger and Shame: Child Malnutrition and Poverty on Mount Kilimanjaro by Mary Ho

Description: Hunger and Shame by Mary Howard, Ann V. Millard In discussing the moral and practical dilemmas posed by the malnourished children in Mount Kilimanjaro, the authors explore the shame associated with child hunger in relation to social organization, colonial history and global economy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Looking at the child malnutrition and poverty of Mount Kilimanjaro, this text discusses the moral and practical dilemmas posed by the presence of malnourished children in the community. Views of family members, health workers and government officials provide insights into the complex ideas, institiutions and human fallibility that sustain the shame of malnutrition in the mountains. The authors explore the shame associated with child hunger in relation to social organization, colonial history and the global economy. Back Cover In discussing the moral and practical dilemmas posed by the malnourished children in Mount Kilimanjaro, the authors explore the shame associated with child hunger in relation to social organization, colonial history and global economy. Author Biography Mary Howard is Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Ohio Wesleyan University. She has extensive fieldwork experience on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Ann Millard is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Michigan State University. Table of Contents 1 The Shame of Hunger 2 To the Mountain and an Early Confrontation with Death 3 Poverty Amidst Plenty 4 On the Road to the Margins 5 "These People": Institutional Discrimination and Resistance by the Poor 6 Sex and the Shame of Kwashiorkor 7 The Meaning of a Child 8 Conflict in Families 9 Child Favoritism and Malnutrition 10 The NURU Experience Review "...make[s] important contributions to the fields of international health and nutrition." -- MedicalAnthropology Quarterly"An examination is presented of child malnutrition among a relatively wealthy populace, the Chagga of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Views of family members, health workers, and government officials provide insight into the complex of ideas, institutions, and human fallibility that sustain malnutrition. Discussing the moral and practical dilemmas posed by the presence of malnourished children in the community, and exploration is presented of the shame associated with child hunger in relation to social organization, colonial history, and the global economy. The work of NURU, the Nutrition Rehabilitation Unit, established among the Chagga in 1972 is discussed. A joint European/USA NGO, NURU provides an instructive example of the cultural complexities that must be confronted if nutrition rehabilitation is to succeed." -- M. Howard, Millard, A.V. Details ISBN0415916143 Author Ann V. Millard Short Title HUNGER & SHAME Language English ISBN-10 0415916143 ISBN-13 9780415916141 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1997 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 15 illustrations Residence Ames, IA, US Birth 1907 Subtitle Child Malnutrition and Poverty on Mount Kilimanjaro DOI 10.1604/9780415916141 AU Release Date 1997-09-16 NZ Release Date 1997-09-16 UK Release Date 1997-09-16 Pages 296 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 1997-09-16 Alternative 9780415916134 DEWEY 363.80830967826 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134433289;

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