In this very timely book, two of the most prominent critics of the global food system dissect the causes of hunger and the food price crisis, locating them in a political economy of capitalist industrial production dominated by corporations and driven by the search for proits for the few instead of the welfare of the many. The picture that emerges is a political economy of global production that is failing badly to feed the world and is itself contributing to the spread of inequalities that promote hunger. Professor Walden Bello, University of the Philippines At a time of economic crisis, sustainable agriculture and the economic empowerment it can generate will be key to the survival of the many African families headed by women. Professor Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize winner and author of The Challenge for Africa (Heinemann, 2009) At long last, a book which confronts the real issues. It is vital reading for all concerned with the right to food. Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food Food Rebellions! provides an analysis that is clear, documented and searing in its challenge to the powers that be. Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann, president of the 63rd General Assembly of the United Nations Food Rebellions! Crisis and the Hunger for Justice Eric Holt-Giménez and Raj Patel With Annie Shattuck Foreword by Walden Bello Food Rebellions! Crisis and the Hunger for Justice The real story behind the world food crisis and what we can do about it. Food Rebellions! Holt-Giménez and Patel Cover photos Top: EPA/Kena Betancur Bottom: Leonor Hurtado Agriculture / Social Movements / Environment