Raj Patel: The Value of Nothing. Raj Patel. Raj Patel (_RajPatel) Raj Patel - Author. Raj Patel. Raj Patel (born 1972) is a British-born American academic, journalist, activist and writer[2] who has lived and worked in Zimbabwe, South Africa and the United States for extended periods.
He is best known for his 2008 book, Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System.[3] His most recent book is The Value of Nothing[4] which was on The New York Times best-seller list during February 2010.[5][6] He has been referred to as "the rock star of social justice writing. "[7] Biography[edit]