| View Larger Image | Genetically Modified Foods: Debating Biotechnology (Contemporary Issues Series) | Paperbackby Michael Ruse (Editor), David Castle (Editor)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Prometheus Books | | Page Count: | 350 Pages | | Publication Date: | November 01, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 251,797st |
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How much do you know about what is in the fresh produce you eat? Could genetically altered fruits, vegetables, and grains enhance nutrition, improve flavor, or preserve freshness? Should we worry about new genes inserted into genetically modified (GM) plants becoming part of our genetic makeup? Could added genes trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction in an unsuspecting consumer or cause a genetically triggered blight that could spell doom for agriculture? Is science creating the answer to the world's food shortage or "Franken-foods" that will ultimately put us and the environment at risk? The battle lines are being drawn in this hotly contested debate. GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS explores these and other compelling issues emerging from the application of this extraordinary new technology. Included are sections devoted to: the history and science of GM foods, ethical concerns in agriculture, the reaction of the religious community to such genetic manipulation, the labeling of GM foods, the legal questions this new technology poses, food safety (including the allergy issue), risk assessment and the public's perception, the precautionary principle, the impact of GM food crops in developing countries, and the environmental impact of this new technology. Each section contains an informative introduction by editors Michael Ruse and David Castle. This comprehensive work offers thirty-five essays written by experts in the fields of bioscience, law, religion, public policy, and international relations that debate the benefits and drawbacks of altering the genetic makeup of our food. Included are works by Gary Comstock, Kurt Eichenwald, Greenpeace, Mary Lou Guerinot, Pope John Paul II, David Magnus and Arthur Caplan, Ingo Potrykus, William Safire, Vandana Shiva, Xudong Ye, and many others. An informative glossary and bibliography complete the volume. This outstanding collection provides a comprehensive introduction to the controversy surrounding a technology that could have global consequences. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 3 reviews)
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textbook by Chem Mom  5 Stars
October 09, 2009
used it as a text book in an undergraduate class of introduction to biotechnology and loved it. yes it is more pro but it got our class talking and most essays were understandable.
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Biased grouping of essays  3 Stars
July 05, 2004
Since this book has "debating" in the title you would think that it would provide a balance of both pro and con viewpoints on the subject of genetically modified foods. I did not find this to be the case. The majority of essays in this book are pro genetically modified foods. Also, several of the pro GMO authors have ties to companies with an economic stake in GMO foods, like Monsanto, that are not disclosed. This significantly damages these authors' credibility. I would not recommend this book if you are looking for a well-rounded exploration of this subject.
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Over thirty essays are contributed by experts by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) 5 Stars
May 15, 2003
How are genetically altered foods affecting daily lives, and are genetically changed materials becoming a part of our genetic makeup through digestion of these foods? Genetically Modified Foods explores the myriad of issues and argument arising from the use of genetically modified foods, offering chapters which cover their history, science, and health concerns. Over thirty essays are contributed by experts in science, law, religion and public policy, making a guide which is packed with important observations and facts.
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