Kinchy, Abby J.

Seeds, science, and struggle the global politics of transgenic crops / [electronic resource] : Abby Kinchy. - Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, 2012. - xvii, 219 p. - Food, health, and the environment . - Food, health, and the environment. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: genes out of place -- Free markets, sound science -- The maize movement and expert advice -- The politics of biosafety monitoring -- Patents on out-of-place genes -- Protecting organic markets -- Conclusion: science and struggles for change.


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Transgenic plants--Risk assessment.
Plant genetic engineering--Political aspects.
Plant genetic engineering--Risk assessment.


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