Raj Patel
5 books
About the Author
Raj Patel is a renowned writer, activist, and academic whose work illuminates the intersections of food, economics, and social justice. Born in London to Indian parents, he has lived and studied across continents, earning degrees from Oxford, Cornell, and the London School of Economics. As a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley and Yale, Patel has advised international bodies like the World Bank and WTO, while also co-founding the Food First think tank. His incisive analysis challenges the global food system's inequities, advocating for sustainable and equitable alternatives. In his acclaimed book, Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System - Revised and Updated, Patel exposes the paradoxes of hunger amid abundance, blending rigorous research with compelling narratives to provoke thought and inspire change.
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incisive
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narrative-driven
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