Right ...because he developed all of his views in the past few decades *slightly sarcastic* - the man is 96??
I'm pretty sure that crop failures were involved, just that the famine was intensified by industrialisation and policy decisions (especially in some regions - as we're often reminded). A very hideous thing and it reflects quite badly on the society.
It is actually quite interesting to reflect on similar situations: The Great Irish famine for example didn't effect elites or most people in Britain. Many societies still allow a fair portion of their poor to die of disease at younger ages, due to malnutrition or worse medical care (while some live in luxury).
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