Food insecurity, wastage and food aid in twenty-century Europe

Authors

  • Cristina Almeida Cunha Filgueiras Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7984.2017v16n35p432

Abstract

The article addresses sociological and political aspects of food insecurity and the food aid intended for millions of people in Europe. First is addressed the situation of food insecurity caused by poverty. Then, it is mentioned that the serious problem of wastage of food, which requires more attention of governments, international agencies and society, cannot be currently regarded as the cause of food insecurity. Finally is analyzed the main European food aid program and its performance in France.

Author Biography

Cristina Almeida Cunha Filgueiras, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

Doutora em Sociologia (EHESS), docente do Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Sociais da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais 

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Published

2017-06-09

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 35 (2017)

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Artigos

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