Kimura, Aya Hirata

Hidden Hunger

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ISBN 13:: 9780801478598
author:: Kimura, Aya Hirata
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cornell University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 15.49 x 1.52 x 23.37 centimetres
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Gender Studies,
Condition:: New
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Aya Hirata Kimura explores how the international development community's focus on micronutrients and "smart foods" has silenced the voices of women, who possess valuable expertise in food purchasing and preparation. Her analysis is grounded in case studies from Indonesia, where she examines the impact of nutritionism on policy-making and corporate influence. Kimura also delves into the history of Golden Rice, a genetically engineered crop designed to alleviate vitamin A deficiencies. Through her research, she sheds light on how technical expertise has enhanced the power of corporations as partners with governments, while restricting public participation in shaping food policies. This book offers a nuanced critique of the emphasis on micronutrients and "smart foods" within international development, highlighting the need for a more inclusive approach to addressing global hunger.

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