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What´s So Controversial About Genetically Modified Food?
John T. Lang
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Description for What´s So Controversial About Genetically Modified Food?
Paperback. The rampant use of genetically modified food incites public debate among activists, ethicists, scientists, regulators and industry representatives. But why is it so controversial? This timely and balanced book explores the many myths and arguments surrounding this extremely topical issue. Series: Food Controversies. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: JFCV; JFMG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 121 x 200 x 22. Weight in Grams: 190.
The rampant use of genetically modified food incites public debate among activists, ethicists, scientists, regulators and industry representatives. While proponents portray genetic modification as scientific progress, opponents reframe it as a form of perverted science. But why is it so controversial? This timely and balanced book explores the many myths and arguments surrounding this extremely topical issue. Written in an accessible style, free of technical jargon, it examines the science behind genetic modification and the controversies that reflect ongoing tensions between social and political power, democratic practice and corporate responsibility. It shows how food is deeply imbued with religious, social, ... Read more
The rampant use of genetically modified food incites public debate among activists, ethicists, scientists, regulators and industry representatives. While proponents portray genetic modification as scientific progress, opponents reframe it as a form of perverted science. But why is it so controversial? This timely and balanced book explores the many myths and arguments surrounding this extremely topical issue. Written in an accessible style, free of technical jargon, it examines the science behind genetic modification and the controversies that reflect ongoing tensions between social and political power, democratic practice and corporate responsibility. It shows how food is deeply imbued with religious, social, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Food Controversies
Condition
New
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780236681
SKU
V9781780236681
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About John T. Lang
John T. Lang is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Occidental College in Los Angeles, California.
Reviews for What´s So Controversial About Genetically Modified Food?
Even after decades of use in many parts of the world, genetic modification of foods remains the most bitterly contested innovation in agriculture. Some proponents of the technology characterize the opponents as being scientifically illiterate, but is that really the issue? In this timely book, John T. Lang uses ethical, legal, and cultural frameworks to examine the debates around the ... Read more