Genetically Modified Crops: Environmental Politics and Social Movements

Genetically modified crops (GMOs) are a controversial topic, with proponents arguing that they can help to feed a growing population and opponents raising concerns about their potential environmental and health impacts. This book explores the complex political and social issues surrounding GMOs, drawing on a range of case studies from around the world.

Soybeans and Power: Genetically Modified Crops, Environmental Politics, and Social Movements in Argentina (Global and Comparative Ethnography)

by Gadi Wolfsfeld

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Language	:	English
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The book begins by providing an overview of the science of genetic modification and the different types of GMOs that have been developed. It then examines the history of GMOs, from their early development in the 1970s to their widespread commercialization in the 1990s. The book also discusses the different regulatory frameworks that have been developed to govern the use of GMOs in different countries.

The second part of the book focuses on the environmental politics of GMOs. It examines the debates over the potential risks and benefits of GMOs for the environment, including concerns about gene flow, the development of herbicide-resistant weeds, and the impacts of GMOs on biodiversity. The book also discusses the role of social movements in shaping the debate over GMOs, including the rise of anti-GMO activism in the 1990s and 2000s.

The third part of the book focuses on the social movements around GMOs. It examines the different ways that social movements have framed the issue of GMOs, from concerns about food safety to concerns about the control of the food system by multinational corporations. The book also discusses the different strategies that social movements have used to challenge the use of GMOs, including protests, boycotts, and legal challenges.

The book concludes by reflecting on the future of GMOs. It argues that the debate over GMOs is likely to continue for many years to come, and that it is important to have a informed understanding of the complex issues involved in Free Download to make informed decisions about the use of GMOs.

Table of Contents

• The Science of Genetic Modification
• The History of GMOs
• The Regulatory Framework for GMOs
• The Environmental Politics of GMOs
• The Social Movements Around GMOs
• The Future of GMOs

Reviews

"This book is a valuable contribution to the literature on GMOs. It provides a comprehensive overview of the science, politics, and social movements surrounding GMOs, and it does so in a clear and accessible way. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about this important topic."

- Dr. Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food

"This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex issues surrounding GMOs. It provides a balanced and informed perspective on the science, politics, and social movements involved in this controversial topic."

- Dr. Vandana Shiva, author of Stolen Harvest and Earth Democracy

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Soybeans and Power: Genetically Modified Crops, Environmental Politics, and Social Movements in Argentina (Global and Comparative Ethnography)

by Gadi Wolfsfeld

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14815 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	248 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	376 pages
Item Weight	:	2.16 pounds

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