Examines the fundamental questions surrounding the issue of food preparation and technology and discusses topics such as genetically modified food, regulations on the food industry, and how food technology has benefited America.
Mendel to Monsanto-- the promises and perils of the biotech harvest
Pringle, Peter
2003
Examines the debate over genetically modified food, seeking to uncover the truth behind the promises made by biotech corporations, as well as the warnings issued by anticorporate ecologists who fear the effects of transgenics.
This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether more government regulation is needed to ensure food safety, whether genetically modified biotech crops are safe and reliable, and whether food irradiation is the solution to food-borne bacteria.
Discusses the effects people have on the environment by their daily food choices and offers suggestions on how to leave a lighter footprint on the environment. Features photographs, diagrams, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.
Examines the debate over food safety noting factors such as scientific research, politics, and economics. Includes studies, statutes, and court cases to aid in student research.
Discusses the controversy over the consumption of fast food in America by establishments such as McDonald's and Burger King through a series of essays that debate issues of obesity, animal abuse, and the environment in connection with the fast food industry.