Routledge Hunger and Shame: Child Malnutrition - Routledge Books

Hunger and Shame provides a deep look into the reality of child malnutrition within the Chagga community on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Despite living in a relatively wealthy area, this population faces significant challenges that lead to widespread hunger. This book offers a detailed account of how malnutrition persists through complex social and economic structures. By including perspectives from family members, health workers, and government officials, the text offers a clear view of the institutions and human factors involved in this crisis. The authors examine the moral and practical dilemmas that arise when malnourished children live within a community. You will gain a better understanding of how social organization, colonial history, and the global economy contribute to the shame and difficulty of managing child hunger in this region.