Seeds, science, and struggle : the global politics of transgenic crops /

Kinchy, Abby J.

Seeds, science, and struggle : the global politics of transgenic crops / Abby Kinchy. - Cambridge, MA : MIT Press, ©2012. - 1 online resource - Food, health, and the environment . - Food, health, and the environment. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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

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Transgenic plants--Risk assessment.
Plant genetic engineering--Political aspects.
Plant genetic engineering--Risk assessment.
Génie génétique végétal--Aspect politique.
Génie génétique végétal--Évaluation du risque.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING--Agriculture--General.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING--Food Science.
Transgenic plants--Risk assessment.

ENVIRONMENT/General SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY/General PHILOSOPHY/Ethics & Bioethics


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