title: Food security and food insecurity in Europe: An analysis of the academic discourse (1975-2013).
abstract: In this paper we address the academic discourse on food insecurity and food security in Europe as expressed in articles published in scientific journals in the period 1975 to 2013. The analysis indicates that little knowledge has been produced on this subject, and that the limited research that has been produced tends to focus on the production of food rather than on people's access to food. The lack of knowledge about European food insecurity is particularly alarming in these times, which are characterised by increasing social inequalities and poverty, as well as shifting policy regimes. More empirical, comparative and longitudinal research is needed to survey the extent of food security problems across European countries over time. There is also a need to identify groups at risk of food insecurity as well as legal, economic, practical, social, and psychological constraints hindering access to appropriate and sufficient food.
authors.affiliation: Consumption Research Norway (SIFO), Sandakerveien 24 C, Bygg B, 0405, Norway. Electronic address: anita.borch@sifo.hioa.no.
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Borch
authors.affiliation: Consumption Research Norway (SIFO), Sandakerveien 24 C, Bygg B, 0405, Norway. Electronic address: unni.kjaernes@sifo.hioa.no.
authors.forename: Unni
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Kjærnes
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000266:history*; D004032:Diet / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology; D005060:Europe; D019649:Food Industry / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history; D005523:Food Supply / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D018673:Nutrition Policy / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends; D011203:Poverty / Q000191:economics / Q000208:ethnology / Q000266:history; D012196:Review Literature as Topic; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors / Q000266:history
keywords: Academic discourse; Europe; Food insecurity; Food security; Review