Kinchy, Abby J.

Seeds, science, and struggle : the global politics of transgenic crops / Abby Kinchy. - Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press, c2012. - xiii, 219 p. ; 23 cm. - Food, health, and the environment .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-210)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.

9780262017817 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9780262517744 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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

SB123.57 / .K48 2012

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