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    Fears and Facts

    Efforts to improve food security in the developing world have been hampered due to myths surrounding GM agriculture. This book explores the theory, evidence and rhetoric of the impact of food production on the environment, and the impact of the environment on food production. The chapters address: food security and technology; expertise and opportunism; the promise of technology; the ... Read more

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  • Biotechnology Regulation and Trade

    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    This book discusses the regulatory and trade challenges facing the global adoption of biotechnological products and offers strategies for overcoming these obstacles and moving towards greater global food security. The first section of the book establishes the context of the conflict, discussing the challenges of global governance, international trade, and the history of regulation of genetically ... Read more

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    The Sailors Word-book, H - M (Unabridged)

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    Embark on a captivating journey through the vast seas of maritime terminology with "The Sailor's Word-Book, H - M" by William Henry Smyth. This meticulously crafted audiobook serves as an essential companion for seafarers, historians, and language enthusiasts alike, delving deep into the rich lexicon of nautical terminology. From "harbors" to "mizzenmast," Smyth's comprehensive guide offers ... Read more

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    The Unsolvable Case

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    Series series Undetectables

    Unabridged

    13 hours

    The queer witchy fantasy murder mystery series concludes in one last mystery for Mallory, Cornelia, and Diana, as they have to solve their biggest, and most important case of all—who killed Theodore. Perfect for fans of supernatural mysteries and cozy crime by authors such as Ben Aaranovitch, Josiah Bancroft, and Tammie Painter.It's three days until Samhain, and the Undetectables are going to die. ... Read more

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  • Socio-Economic Considerations in Biotechnology Regulation

    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    Within the context of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) was established as an implementing agreement. The CPB is an international agreement establishing the rights of recipient countries to be notified of and to approve or reject the domestic import and/or production of living modified organisms (LMOs). Decisions regarding import/production are ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • The Coexistence of Genetically Modified, Organic and Conventional Foods

    Government Policies and Market Practices

    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    Since their commercial introduction in 1996, genetically modified (GM) crops have been adopted by farmers around the world at impressive rates. In 2011, 180 million hectares of GM crops were cultivated by more than 15 million farmers in 29 countries. In the next decade, global adoption is expected to grow even faster as the research pipeline for new biotech traits and crops has increased almost ... Read more

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  • The Economics of Sustainable Development

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