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The International Politics of Genetically Modified Food: Diplomacy, Trade and Law 2006 Edition
Contributor(s): Falkner, R. (Editor)

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 ISBN: 0230001254     ISBN-13: 9780230001251
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
OUR PRICE: $104.49  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: November 2006
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Annotation: Why has genetically modified food become a focal point in international conflicts over agriculture, trade and the environment? What are the chances for achieving effective global governance of new technologies such as genetic engineering? This book brings together state-of-the-art analyses of the international politics of biotechnology regulation. It presents explanations for the transatlantic biotech dispute, explores the growing North-South differences over how to ensure biosafety, and discusses the implications of the GM food battle for international trade and environmental law.
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Globalization
- Political Science | Public Policy - Economic Policy
Dewey: 363.192
LCCN: 2006043716
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 7.12" W x 8.55" L (0.98 lbs) 265 pages
Features: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
 
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Genetically modified food is at the heart of a new global conflict over how to govern risky technologies in an era of globalization. This timely collection brings together experts from the fields of IR, environmental studies, trade and law to examine the sources of international friction and to explore the prospects for international co-operation.
 
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