Genes on the Menu. Facts for Knowledge-Based Decisions.

Pechan, P., de Vries, G.:

ISBN 10: 3540201785 / ISBN 13: 9783540201786

Published by Springer, Berlin, 2005

About this Item

217 S. mit 6 Abbildungen und 20 Tabellen mit beiliegender CD-ROM, 3540201785 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 480 Groß 8°, Original-Pappband (Hardcover), gutes und innen sauberes Exemplar,

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Genes on the Menu. Facts for Knowledge-Based Decisions.
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540201785
• ISBN 13: 9783540201786
• Binding: Hardcover
• Weight: 480 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biologie

About this title

Synopsis

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.

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.