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Perlas, Nicanor

Overcoming Illusions about biotechnology / Nicanor Perlas. - Penang : Third World Network, 1994. - 119 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Chapter 1. Genetic Engineering: A New Magic Bullet?.
Chapter 2. Three Dimensions of Technology.
Chapter 3. Effects of Present Intensive Animal Production.
Chapter 4. Why Biotechnology Worsens Adverse Effects of Intensive Animal Production.
Chapter 5. Biotechnology's Impact on Other Areas of Agriculture.
Chapter 6. Social and Political Impacts of Biotechnology in Agriculture.
Chapter 7. Ideological and Ethical Impacts of Biotechnology in Agriculture.
Chapter 8. Legal Activism and Grassroots Opposition.
Chapter 9. Sustainable Agriculture: An Alternative to Biotechnology.
Chapter 10. Transforming Modern Science and Technology: The Second Scientific Revolution.
Chapter 11. Conclusion.

ISBN: 9839747134 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Biotechnology
Environment and Resources Impacts

Dewey Class. No.: 338.16 PER