As an example of the meaning of economic, social, and cultural rights in general, Kent (political science, U. of Hawai'i) explores the meaning of the claim that adequate food is a human right. He suggests that his treatment might help directors of food or agriculture programs adapt their agency's or country's activities to encompass a human rights framework, and might help others approach social problems from a human rights perspective. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)