-- The perfect guide for anyone who wants to know more about genetically
modified crops -- what they are, how many countries already use them,
and why they're a problem --
'Rees unmasks the biotech industry's horrific tactics in their race to
take over our food supply and the devastation that their crops will
inflict.' Jeffrey M. Smith, international best-selling author, Seeds of
Deception
'This has great pace and is very accessible [and] technically
accurate.' Dr Michael Antoniou, Reader in Molecular Genetics at Kings
College, London, Guy's Hospital Campus
'Gives a great boost to all public-spirited citizens who want to get
their facts straight. ... Highly recommended!' Dr Arpad Pusztai, the
world's leading expert on plant lectins
Written by a leading campaigner for GM Watch, one of the world's leading
lobbying groups, this short account reveals the huge issues that are at
stake. Genetically modified food has been headline news for years, but
it's difficult to know how far the genetic revolution has affected our
lives. Is the food on our shelves free of genetically engineered
ingredients? How much power do food corporations wield? Andy Rees
provides the answers. He shows that, while corporations that produce
genetically modified food have met with resistance in Europe, their hold
on the U.S. market is strong. They're also expanding operations in
less-regulated countries in Africa, Asia and the former Soviet bloc. The
U.S. has launched a legal suit to attempt to force the European market
open to genetically modified food. What does the future hold? This
brilliantly readable book tells us all we need to know.
