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Book SynopsisDrawing on empirical research with the UK's two largest Food Banks, this book explores the prolific rise of food charity over the last 15 years and its implications for overcoming food insecurity.
Trade Review“Lambie-Mumford argues effectively for the state to recognise and protect the fundamental right to food and draws attention to areas in which a charitable response, while allowing an avenue through which to enact values of care, proves insufficient. It can be recommended to readers with the additional hope that it spurs further discussion about the implications of foodbanks in the wider welfare mix.” Voluntary Sector Review
“This is a benchmark study of hunger, charity and human rights, exposing UK government neglect. Ethical, critical, and constructive, it is essential reading for those concerned about breadline Britain.” Graham Riches, University of British Columbia
“Thorough and thought-provoking, this book offers the first comprehensive analysis of the many dimensions of charitable food provisioning in the UK.” Rachel Loopstra, King’s College London
“This is a benchmark study of hunger, charity and human rights, exposing UK government neglect. Ethical, critical, and constructive, it is essential reading for those concerned about breadline Britain.” Graham Riches, University of British Columbia
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Hunger and charitable emergency food provision in the UK and beyond; Theories of the food insecurity ‘problem’ and the right to food ‘solution’; Food charity: the ‘other’ food system; The sustainability of food charity; Food charity as caring; Food charity and the changing welfare state; Conclusion.
