Food Safety and Farming (In the News) [Library Binding]

Andrea Claire Harte Smith (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: In the News

A series of books that gives the reader the information they need to understand the issues behind the headlines today. The information is presented in a straightforward and objective way, giving the facts and explaining the issues. Side panels provide jargon and terminology definitions, list relevant statistics and point towards areas of debate. The aim is to enable the reader to contribute towards the debate themselves. The series is illustrated with top-quality reportage photography and produced on a fast-track basis to ensure that each book is as up-to-date as possible. FOOD SAFETY AND FARMING looks at the issues surrounding the production of food today, the need for safety, the demands of the consumer and the effect this has on farming methods. Topics covered include organic production, GM foods and BSE. IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM explores the causes of tensions created by immigrants and asylum seekers in the developed world. Topics covered include economic migrants, racial discrimination, illegal immigration and human rights.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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About the Author

ANDREA SMITH is a journalist with a science and environmental background. Amongst others, she has written for the Guardian, Sunday Telegraph and Green Futures and she has worked for Friends of the Earth. She lives in Portsmouth. IRIS TEICHMANN is a linguist and writer who has worked for various organizations concerned with immigration; until recently, she was information manager for the Refugee Council. Originally from Germany, she now lives in London. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Smart Apple Media (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583403949
• ISBN-13: 978-1583403945
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,331,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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