Food Fray - by Lisa H Weasel (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>For people of all political backgrounds and opinions, this inside look at the controversy surrounding genetically-modified foods provides "food for thought" to help you navigate and speak into a significant worldwide debate.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>When famine struck Africa in 2002, several nations refused shipments of genetically modified foods, fueling a controversy that put the issue on the world's political agenda for good. In this thought-provoking exploration, esteemed molecular biologist Dr. Lisa H. Weasel brings readers into the center of this debate, capturing the real-life experiences of the scientists, farmers, policymakers, and grassroots activists on the front lines. Combining solid scientific knowledge and a gripping narrative to tell the real story behind the headlines and the hype, Food Fray approaches the topic of genetically-modified foods from an intimate, insider perspective so readers can draw their own conclusions about the validity of the opposing arguments and the safety of consuming these foods in their homes. Since the beginning, Americans have openly embraced the new genetically modified foods filling their grocery shelves while Europeans have remained much warier of these "Frankenfoods." Seminal and cutting-edge, Food Fray enlightens and informs readers with "food for thought" about one of the most important issues facing us today.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Heralded as both the quick, painless solution to solving world hunger and the scourge of modern science--a dangerous tampering with nature and the decimation of traditional crops and communities--genetically modified foods have triggered volatile debates and deeply contradictory dialogues the world over. "Food Fray" cuts through the complex science, boiling passions, and ethical dilemmas to provide an impressive history of every significant development in the GM food story, as well as an even-handed assessment of both its potential benefits and negative consequences. Meticulously researched, yet lively and entertaining, the author travels the globe to gather the perspectives of scientists, activists, consumers, government officials, and others, as she uncovers possible answers to difficult questions: - Do GM crops encourage a dangerous dependence on bioengineered seeds, chemical fertilizers, and toxic pesticides? Or can they solve the food scarcity problems that plague mankind? - Will the world's major staple crops be controlled by a handful of countries and corporations? Or could the increased income that GM yields bring to small farmers provide the key to the prosperity of poor nations? - Will this promising science, played out against a landscape of growing consumer fear, shoddy corporate practices, and loose government regulation, ultimately be squashed? Or will biotechnology continue to develop in ways that ensure the health and prosperity of many--not just the profits of a few? Advance Praise for "Food Fray" "In a book brimming with insight, Lisa Weasel brings a truly global perspective, informed by on-the-ground research, to one of the most crucial ethical and environmental issues of our time. For anyone concerned about food security, global justice, and human health, Food Fray is indispensable." -- Dr. Gregory Hill, President, Institute for Culture and Ecology "In Food Fray, Lisa Weasel offers a compelling and balanced account of the battles over genetically modified food. It arrives just as the world is refocusing on the issue of hunger. Questioning the role of GM food as a silver bullet, she offers a nuanced and cautionary tale that should be heeded as this agricultural technology roars ahead." - Samuel Fromartz, author of "Organic, Inc.: Natural Foods and How They Grew"<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A riveting and disturbing reality check, "Food Fray" is a crucial reminder that it's time to be informed, not passive. Weasel's is a compelling voice affirming that the desire to know more about GM foods before eating them and to allay concerns about safety and environmental impacts, isn't at all anti-science. It's a decidedly pro-human stance." --"The Miami Herald"<br><br>"An intelligent synthesis of solid research, firsthand reporting, and comprehendible analysis that manages to stay objective while critically examining the issues at hand." --"World Future Review"<br><br>"Dr. Weasel masterfully navigates the complicated and multi-faceted history of the storied GM debate, giving equal treatment to the various sides and ultimately entrusting the readers to come to their own conclusions. The end result is required reading for anyone curious about GM technologies, past, present and future." --" Common Ground Magazine "<br><br>"The book gives a well-rounded, even-handed account fitting for any reader interested in learning more about a pressing food issue." --The Sierra Club, "The Green Life" Blog<br><br>"The well-written and well-researched book combines interviews with scientists, activists, farmers, and consumers with scientific insights into this contemporary controversy." -- SciTech Book News<br><br>"Weasel asks and answers important questions about the world's food supply." --"The Oregonian"<br><br>2009 Green Book Festival Competition Winner in the Scientific category<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><P> Lisa H. Weasel, Ph.D.(Portland, OR) is a renowned scientist who received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the issue of genetically modified foods. She is currently a tenured associate Professor of Biology at Portland State University in Oregon and a member of Governor Ted Kulongoski's task force on developing public policy for bio-pharmaceutical crops in Oregon.
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