Publisher: Britannica Educational/Rosen

Copyright Date: 2016

Edition Date: 2016 Release Date: 08/01/15

Pages: 174 pages

ISBN: 1-622-75578-2

ISBN 13: 978-1-622-75578-3

Dewey: 631.5

LCCN: 2014049175

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Crops. Genetic engineering. Juvenile literature.
Transgenic plants. Juvenile literature.
Genetically modified foods. Juvenile literature.
Food. Biotechnology. Juvenile literature.
Crops. Genetic engineering.
Transgenic plants.
Genetically modified foods.
Food. Biotechnology.

Language: English

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-167) and index.

Reading Level: 10.0

Interest Level: 9-12

This resource covers one of the most contentious and politically charged topics today. The history of agriculture is traced, from ancient practices to the use and impact of modern technology and the advances of scientific agriculture. The book explains the reactions of scientists, farmers, chefs, and medical doctors to the scientific changes in agriculture, which have ranged from support to skepticism, and shows how different governments around the world view the inclusion of GMOs in food. The unbiased approach allows readers to decide for themselves whether GMOs are the answer to world hunger or could negatively impact the health of the world population.