Is that Fish in Your Tomato?: The Fact and Fiction of GM Foods.
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (902 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B072KHPVK1 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 410 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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A balanced, scientific picture of the benefits and risks of GM food Brian Clegg Like almost anything that gets the attention of the green movement, the genetic modification of food is a subject on which it's very difficult to find good, balanced coverage - so Rebecca Nesbit's book is a breath of fresh air. From the title you might think it tak
Is that Fish in your Tomato? is a beacon through the noise, explaining the origins and science behind GM, the environmental uncertainties and the public health concerns which have opponents worried. What is genetic modification? What does it truly mean for us and the world around us? What are the risks and benefits? And, what’s more, how does it even work? The facts about GM are few and far between, but opinions from both sides of the debate are vocal and overpowering. If you want an accessible, balanced, and well-researched account of the pros and cons of GM technology, read this book.” Professor John Lucas. Clear-headed and with a strictly fact-based view of the issue, it highlights the complexities inherent in understanding the multiple ways in which plant genetic engineering can and has been used in the real world. If you want to get beyond post-truth on the issue of GMOs, Nesbit’s book is a great place to start.”Mark Lynas, author, journalist and environmental activist"In a world where science and nonsense are being rephrased as matters of freedom of speech, there is an urgent need for more books like this that really help to inform rather than dictate for anyone who wants a proper reality check on all facets of this frustratingly controversial topic this book is a