Group 1 - The book "The Rise of Religion and Capitalism" argues that contemporary economic views, particularly the belief in free markets, are deeply rooted in religious thought, contrasting with the traditional view of economics as a secular product of the Enlightenment [2] - It explores the historical connections between religion and economic thought, highlighting how Protestantism influenced modern economic ideas and how Calvinism shaped early capitalist values and behaviors [2] Group 2 - "Mediterranean Ten Cities" discusses how classical civilization, represented by ancient Greece and Rome, laid the foundation for contemporary Western culture and arts [4] - The author outlines the rich heritage left by classical civilization through ten cities, emphasizing the political ideologies born from the Greek city-states and the expansion of Greek culture across Europe and Asia [4] Group 3 - "Global Food Crisis: Industrialized Britain, Food Systems, and World Ecology" addresses the unprecedented global food crisis, linking it to unsustainable dietary choices and agricultural dependencies that threaten both human health and ecological balance [8] - The book traces the origins of this crisis back to late 18th-century Britain, where a diet rich in meat, wheat, and sugar became prevalent, leading to increased reliance on global resources [8] Group 4 - "The Possibilities of Development: Agricultural Modernization in the US and Mexico Before and After WWII" examines the historical similarities between the agricultural challenges faced by the southern United States and Mexico in the early 20th century [14] - It discusses how agricultural movements in both regions developed in parallel and influenced each other, particularly highlighting the impact of Roosevelt's New Deal policies on Mexican agricultural reforms [14] Group 5 - "The Legal Theater: A History of Legal Construction" explores the historical context of legal development in Western society, focusing on the roles of professors, legislators, and judges as key actors in the legal system [16] - The book traces the creative forces behind legal norms, including legal science, legislation, and judicial power, and their historical missions and functions [16] Group 6 - "The Milk Craze: Body, Science, and Hope" investigates the transformation of milk consumption in China from a fear of dairy to a strong preference for it, analyzing the cultural, social, and economic factors behind this shift [22] - The book discusses the historical relationship between milk production, consumption, and traditional health beliefs, as well as the impact of foreign milk products on the Chinese market [22] Group 7 - "The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time" describes the transition from pre-industrial to industrialized Europe, revealing significant ideological, social, and political changes during this period [32] - The author critiques the inherent flaws of self-regulating free markets and predicts the severe consequences of market economies on people, nature, and production organization [32]

人民网罗马5月16日电 （记者郑彬）当地时间16日，联合国粮农组织、国际农业发展基金、世界粮 食计划署、世界银行等多家机构联合发布了最新一期《全球粮食危机报告》。报告显示，当前全球粮食 安全问题仍面临严峻挑战，各方需进一步加强团结与协作，共同应对全球性粮食危机。 联合国秘书长古特雷斯表示，此份报告明确指出，全球发展正在偏离正轨。他警告说，全球人道主 义援助资金正在大幅缩水，或将导致新的全球性危机。国际社会必须正视在21世纪的今天出现的严重饥 饿问题。 联合国粮农组织总干事屈冬玉表示，面对当前重度粮食不安全危机，加大对紧急农业援助的投资力 度至关重要，这不仅是一项有效的应对手段，更是能产生深远影响，且最具成本效益的解决方案。 相关数据显示，2024年全球53个国家和地区逾2.95亿人口面临重度饥饿威胁，比2023年增加了1370 万人，面临严重粮食不安全人口和营养不良儿童人数连续六年呈上升趋势。与此同时，面临"灾难性"饥 饿的人口数量达190万人，创有统计以来的最高纪录。 报告指出，地区冲突、经济冲击、极端气候和被迫流离失所是造成全球粮食不安全和儿童营养不良 等问题恶化的重要因素。据统计，全球有将近3800万5 ...

这份报告由联合国粮农组织、欧盟、世界银行、联合国难民署等多家机构联合发布。 报告显示，2024年，突发重度粮食不安全和儿童营养不良问题在全球最脆弱地区愈演愈烈，连续第六年 恶化，将数百万人推向生死边缘。 报告指出，冲突、经济冲击、极端气候和被迫流离失所持续加剧全球粮食不安全和营养不良问题，令许 多本已脆弱的地区陷入灾难境地。 2024年，53个国家和地区逾2.95亿人遭遇突发重度饥饿，较2023年增加1370万。尤其令人担忧的是，突 发重度粮食不安全人口占比已升至受评估总人口的22.6%。 中新社北京5月16日电(记者刘亮)16日发布的《全球粮食危机报告》显示，2024年，53个国家和地区超 过2.95亿人遭遇突发重度饥饿，较2023年增加近1400万。 报告特别强调，被迫流离失所引发的饥饿问题急剧恶化：全球1.28亿被迫流离失所者中，近9500万人 (包括境内流离失所者、寻求庇护者和难民)生活在刚果民主共和国、哥伦比亚、苏丹和叙利亚等面临粮 食危机的国家。 报告预测，饥饿冲击可能持续至2025年下半年。与此同时，预计用于应对粮食与营养危机的人道主义资 金或将遭遇该报告系列发布以来的最大幅度削减。(完) （文 ...