God of Harvest -- The Future of Biotechnology in Wealth and Food: The Future of Biotechnology in Wealth and Food

Author: Daniel Charles
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: "《The Gilded Harvest》 is a grand epic about scientific breakthroughs and public skepticism. It is both an engaging scientific work and a skillfully told story that makes you ponder the source of every bite of food. For the baffling world of food and agriculture, it is an outstanding guide." "Through the food we eat, a scientific revolution has directly affected everyone. This book is a record of this fascinating history. We have all read the headlines surrounding the heated debates about genetically modified foods, but Daniel Charles tells us the compelling story behind the news." In this book, Daniel Charles tells the real story behind "Frankenfood" – a story you could never learn from biotech companies or their fervent opponents. He reveals for the first time the brutal scientific competition that led to genetically engineered foods (FlavrSavr tomatoes, RoundupReady soybeans, insect-resistant corn and cotton) and the behind-the-scenes business deals. He uncovers the secret campaigns waged across the Atlantic to defeat biotech companies. The book meticulously documents the science, business, and politics with astonishing detail. The story it tells is deeply moving, filled with grand ambitions, political machinations, and the pursuit of knowledge, but at its core, it is an idealistic story, a contradictory dream about a better world."