Description The development of transgenic crops is revolutionary, but what does it mean for food production, prices and to the environment? This is the first book to examine the economic evidence in a methodical way.
It describes the historical evolution of biotechnology and defines key terms.
It moves on to transgenic technology and food regime concepts.
It analyzes GMO policy as part of overall agrarian policy, considering neoregulation in Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Af.