Genes on the Menu: Facts for Knowledge-Based Decisions

Pechan, Paul; De Vries, Gert

ISBN 10: 3540201785 / ISBN 13: 9783540201786

Published by Springer, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Genes on the Menu: Facts for Knowledge-Based Decisions
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540201785
• ISBN 13: 9783540201786
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Dimensions: 1.91W x 15.88H x 23.5D centimeters 1.91 centimeters width by 15.88 centimeters height by 23.5 centimeters depth
• Weight: 476 grams

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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.