Against the Grain de Marc Lappe

Against the Grain: Biotechnology and the Corporate Takeover of Your Food

Marc Lappe

Britt Bailey

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 iun 2002

Current Events. Science. Do genetically engineered food crops really offer the "risk-free" breadbasket for the world promised by biotechnology companies like Monsanto? Or are there serious risks to human health and the ecosphere hidden in this silent revolution? Against The Grain slashes through biotechnology's propaganda, revealing the science and politics behind "transgenic" foods to show how biotech companies increasingly engineer what you eat to be compatible with their chemicals -but not necessarily good for human health. Marc Lappe holds a doctorate in Experimental Pathology from the University of Pennsylvania and currently directs the Center for Ethics and Toxics in northern California. Britt Bailiey holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Policy and is a research associate at CETOS.

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Express

Paperback (1)

239^.96 lei 6-8 săpt.

Taylor & Francis – aug 1999

239^.96 lei 6-8 săpt.

Hardback (1)

496^.18 lei 6-8 săpt.

Taylor & Francis – 26 apr 2017

496^.18 lei 6-8 săpt.

Cuprins

Foreword * Introduction * The Argument for Biotechnology * Profiling Genetic Engineering * Dangers in Herbicides * Are We Ready for Roundup Ready(Tm) Foods? * Destroying a Miracle * Regulatory Review * Transgenic Products and Food Production: The World Food Problem * Biotechnology's Impact on Agriculture * Ethical Issues and Long-Term Consequences * Labelling * Recommendations * Conclusions: Against the Grain * Glossary * Index

Recenzii

'An important contribution to a necessary debate.'Spore'Thoroughly researched... this book will be vital to serious food campaigners.'Earthmatters'A compelling case for the argument that, without strict regulation, genetic engineering may destroy the ecological diversity upon which our world depends.'Sunday Times'Rich with critical detail and anchored by thorough research.'Foresight'Do read this book, and if you cannot buy it, order it from your local library.'Land Heritage'Recommended reading for anyone concerned with the state of the world food system.'People and the Planet'A clear, concise introduction to the subject.'PermacultureThis excellent little book will make you think hard about the risks of transferring this technology to Europe... Against the Grain makes a powerful case that the drive for profit risks squandering the real promises of biotechnology.'Plantlife'A valuable, politically oriented contribution to the debate... very useful in this difficult field.'Ileia Seeds for AgrobiodiversityThis publication helps to shape our viewpoint by a thorough analysis of the situation. Contains a glossary of terms, useful in this difficult field.'Leisa Magazine'Against the Grain presents complex and formidable challenges that have emerged in the transformative process of agriculture.''The argument-based procedure that the authors have followed in presenting the consequences of biotechnology and transgenic food crops will encourage readers of various fields of interest... whilst the glossary of terms will help readers from a range of backgrounds to understand the technical aspects of such issues as Roundup-ready crops.'Local Environment Journal