There has never been a famine in history that has had the same devastating effect on all sections of society.Famine more affects the poor, especially those who have less Entitlement of food availability. But in the event of a famine, the ability to control food production through purchasing power based on the income and wealth of the society-the reduction in 'Entitlement' and the defect in the famine planning and food distribution system have exacerbated the famine.In this context, Sen says, "Famine cannot be prevented, but its effects can be avoided." According to Amartya Sen, famine is a form of starvation, but it does not affect all sections of the society equally. In these various famines, the availability of food grains did not decrease notably. He has shattered the traditional theory of 'food availability' of famine. In it, he explains that famine is many times more manmade than natural. Amartya Sen studied the famines in Bengal, Ethiopia, Sahel and Bangladesh. In his book 'Poverty and Famines: An essay on Entitlement and Deprivation' (1981).
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