
Genes on the Menu
Facts for Knowledge-Based Decisions
Springer (Publisher)
Published on 17. January 2005
Book
Mixed media product
XII, 217 pages
978-3-540-20178-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
From the reviews of the first edition:"This book delivers the state-of-the-art facts in order to empower the public to make knowledge-based decisions about plant biotechnology, GM crops, and GM foods. The 22 contributions discuss the 'hot' topics of the present debate in an explicitly neutral manner." (Journal of Consumer Policy, Vol. 29 (1), 2006)More details
Edition
2005
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Popular/general
Illustrations
6 farbige Abbildungen, 24 s/w Tabellen
6 colour illustrations, 24 black & white tables
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
ISBN-13
978-3-540-20178-6 (9783540201786)
DOI
10.1007/b138664
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
11/2005
1st Edition
Springer
€39.99
Available for download
Content
Background on GMOs.- The Science of GMOs.- Regulation, Assessment and Monitoring of GMOs.- Socio-Economic Considerations.- Future Applications of GMOs.- Guide to Terms.