Genes on the Menu: Facts for Knowledge-Based Decisions [Hardcover]

Paul Pechan (Author), Gert de Vries (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540201785 | ISBN-13: 978-3540201786 | Publication Date: March 17, 2005 | Edition: 2005

Delivers the state-of-the-art facts in order to empower the public to make knowledge-based decisions about plant biotechnology and GM crops and GM food, in particular. Discusses the hot topics of the present debate in a neutral manner and can serve as a personal reference book for the interested public, for decision makers, and managers of consumer organizations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews of the first edition: "This book delivers the state-of-the-art facts in order to empower the public to make knowledge-based decisions about plant biotechnology, GM crops, and GM foods. The 22 contributions discuss the ‘hot’ topics of the present debate in an explicitly neutral manner." (Journal of Consumer Policy, Vol. 29 (1), 2006)

From the Back Cover

Only little more than a decade ago the term "genetic engineering" was hardly known outside research laboratories. Today it regularly makes headlines in the news. Supporters and opponents as well tell us that it could change our lives more than any other technological advance. This book delivers the state-of-the-art facts in order to empower the public to make knowledge-based decisions about plant biotechnology and GM crops and GM food, in particular. It discusses the hot topics of the present debate in a neutral manner and will function as a personal reference book for the interested public, for decision maker, and managers of consumer organisations. The accompanying film, enclosed on a CD-ROM, recounts and explains the key points of this controversial topic, serving as a primer for the reader and also as an excellent educational tool.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 229 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2005 edition (March 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540201785
• ISBN-13: 978-3540201786
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,130,470 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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