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The book
that will change the Public Debate on GM
‘A
gripping account of the human drama, scientific controversy and commercial
politics that surround the biotechnology revolution.’ Dr
Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy, City
University, London ‘An
essential read for those who wish to break the chains of corporate control
of the food chain. All you need to know to be effective in resisting the
might of the global agri-business
machine.’ Tony
Juniper, Director, Friends of the Earth Published by Earthscan on 10thJuly 2003
‘Don’t worry – it’s safe to
eat’ is a familiar phrase said by politicians and scientists to placate
consumers, first on BSE and now on genetically modified (GM) food.
Investigative journalist
Andrew Rowell’s new book exposes the
hidden links between scientists, corporations and the government that have
warped policy on three potent issues: genetic engineering, BSE and Foot and
Mouth disease.
This timely publication –
coming in the middle of the public debate on GM – raises serious concerns about
GM. As Britain decides whether to become a GM Nation or go GM Free, the book
exposes the myth of the GM revolution and asks searching questions about the
safety of GM food. It details how the regulations on GM that are meant to
protect us are inadequate and flawed.
Rowell highlights how
critical scientists have been continually silenced and effectively marginalised
by the “Establishment”. The book finally tells the true story of the Pusztai /
GM potato scandal and the on-going Mexican maize GM contamination scandal.
Don’t Worry [It’s Safe to
Eat]
also tells the story of BSE – how the epidemic is continuing and how critical
scientists were silenced during the crisis.
The same happened with the Foot and Mouth crisis as leading scientists
were marginalised, as millions of animals were
needlessly slaughtered.
In the last chapter Rowell
offers radical solutions to provide safe food and science that works in the
public interest.
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About the author: Andy Rowell is a freelance writer and investigative journalist with over a dozen
years experience on environmental, food, health and globalisation issues. He is
also the author of Green Backlash -
Global Subversion of the Environment Movement and his numerous articles
have been published internationally.
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please
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or
e-mail. mfumagalli@kogan-page.co.uk
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