Poverty Complex, The

Synopsis

Many countries are still prey to famine and poverty in the 1990s. The causes of famine are varied and controversial - disease, over-population, natural disasters and war are all seen as contributors. It is against a background of chronic hunger and poverty that all these factors need to be assessed. The causes of poverty are equally complex. Five major thinkers in the field of economic development discuss these themes.

Series

Third World Development, Course U208

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Development studies

Keywords

developing countries; famine; poverty

Credits

Producer

Patti Langton

Cast

Beverly Anderson

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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