The Green Phoenix: A History of Genetically Modified Plants

by Paul F. Lurquin and Paul Lurquin

Book Overview

Providing the first account of the story behind genetically engineered plants, Paul F. Lurquin covers the controversial birth of the field, its sudden death, phoenixlike reemergence, and ultimate triumph as not only a legitimate field of science but a new tool of multinational corporate interests. In addition, Lurquin looks ahead to the potential impact this revolutionary technology will have on human welfare.

As Lurquin shows, it was the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231122632
• ISBN13: 9780231122634
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

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