Seeds, Science, and Struggle : The Global Politics of Transgenic Crops /

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An examination of how advocates for alternative agriculture confront "science-based" regulation of genetically engineered crops

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kinchy, Abby J.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, MA : MIT Press, 2012.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Transgenic plants > Risk assessment.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Food Science.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Agriculture > General.
Genie genetique vegetal > Évaluation du risque.
Genie genetique vegetal > Aspect politique.
Plant genetic engineering > Risk assessment.
Plant genetic engineering > Political aspects.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: genes out of place
  • Free markets, sound science
  • The maize movement and expert advice
  • The politics of biosafety monitoring
  • Patents on out-of-place genes
  • Protecting organic markets
  • Conclusion: science and struggles for change.

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