| 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 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2006 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. |
| Additional Information |
| 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" (0.98 lbs) 265 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
