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"The Moral Economy of the State" examines state formation in
Zimbabwe from the colonial period through the first decade of
independence. Drawing on the works of Gramsci, E. P. Thompson, and
James Scott, William Munro develops a theory of "moral economy"
that explores negotiations between rural citizens and state agents
over legitimate state incursions in social life. This analysis
demonstrates how states try to shape the meanings of citizenship
for agrarian populations by redefining conceptions of the public
good, property rights, and community membership.
The book's focus on the moral economy of the state offers a
refreshing perspective on the difficulties experienced by
postcolonial African states in building stronger state and rural
institutions.
When scientists working in the agricultural biotechnology industry
first altered the genetic material of one organism by introducing
genes from an entirely different organism, the reaction was
generally enthusiastic. To many, these genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) promised to solve the challenges faced by farmers
and to relieve world hunger. Yet within a decade, this "gene
revolution" had abruptly stalled. Widespread protests against the
potential dangers of "Frankenfoods" and the patenting of seed
supplies in the developing world forced the industry to change
course. As a result, in the late 1990s, some of the world's largest
firms reduced their investment in the agricultural sector, narrowed
their focus to a few select crops, or sold off their agricultural
divisions altogether. Fighting for the Future of Food tells the
story of how a small group of social activists, working together
across tables, continents, and the Internet, took on the biotech
industry and achieved stunning success. Rachel Schurman and William
A. Munro detail how the anti-biotech movement managed to alter
public perceptions about GMOs and close markets to such products.
Drawing strength from an alternative worldview that sustained its
members' sense of urgency and commitment, the anti-GMO movement
exploited political opportunities created by the organization and
culture of the biotechnology industry itself. Fighting for the
Future of Food ultimately addresses society's understanding and
trust (or mistrust) of technological innovation and the
complexities of the global agricultural system that provides our
food.
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