The Gene Revolution - GM Crops and Unequal Development (Paperback)

Whether or not to embrace GM technologies is a fundamental and politically charged question facing humanity in the 21st century, particularly in light of rapidly growing populations and the unknown future impacts of climate change.The Gene Revolution is the first book to bridge the gap between the naysayers and cheerleaders and look at the issues and complexities facing developing and transitional countries over decisions about GM in light of the reality of what is happening on the ground. The first part of the volume looks at the rise of GM crops, commercialization and spread of the technology and the different positions of the USA and the European Union on the GM questionand the effect of global markets. The second part consists of country perspectives from Argentina, Brazil, China, India and South Africa, which provide insight into the profound challenges these countries face and the hard choices that have to be made. The final part takes the analysis a step further by comparing developing and transitional country experiences, and charts a future course for government policy on GM that supports growth, sustainability andequity for the many billions of people affected worldwide.

General

Imprint:	Earthscan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2006
First published:	2007
Editors:	Sakiko Fukuda-Parr
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-1-84407-409-9
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Agriculture & related industries
LSN:	1-84407-409-9
Barcode:	9781844074099

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