This essential collection of essays explores issues relating to Genetically Modified Foods, with an emphasis on exploring world attitudes, rather than American-centric. This allows readers to understand an issue with a universal sensitivity. Essays sources provide viewpoints from Switzerland, India,
Genetically Modified Foods
โ Scribed by Vicky Franchino
- Publisher
- Cherry Lake Publishing
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 36
- Series
- 21st Century Skills Library: Global Perspectives
- Category
- Library
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