genetically modified foods

Examines how recent developments in genetic engineering are affecting every aspect of human life, including politics, health, culture, and happiness.

Examines the debate on genetically modified foods, discussing opposing arguments on the benefits of organic foods, how genetically modified foods are tested, business practices, humanitarian concerns, and other topics. Includes a time line, essential facts, resources, a glossary, and an index.

Provides an introduction to genetically modified foods, and explores the advantages and concerns associated with the use of them.

Discusses various issues related to genetically modified food, including health risks, ethics, fair trade, environmental concerns, banning, and monitoring.

Traces the history of genetically modified foods and examines the issues raised by contemporary techniques for modifying food plants.

An introduction to genetically modified foods. Describes different perspectives on their benefits and risks.

Contains nineteen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to genetically modifying food products, and covers safety, health risks, labeling, its ability to decrease global hunger, environmental issues, and more; and provides quick facts, contact information for organizations, and a reading list.

Presents an introduction to genetically modified food, in simple text with illustrations, providing a discussion of the issues surrounding it, including what genetically modified foods are and how they made.

Examines the science behind the genetic modification of foods, looking at how it has been used to create crops that are resistant to pests and disease, encourage plant and animal growth, and add vitamins to common foods; and discusses why some people are opposed to the practice of genetically altering food.