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Genetically Modified Foods vs. Sustainability
“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein
This ebook points out the surrounding issues of genetically modified fruit and vegetables that consumers are unaware of. While several parties defend the use of technology to create food, there seems to be little being done to increase awareness about this matter to the end consumer.
It also points out alternative food sustainability options such as organic farming and land management. This ebook will indicate that although some parties agree that genetically modified food items are cost effective and considered safe, its long-term results have not been adequately researched and the use of pesticides on these items are far higher than for other types farming or food products.
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This ebook points out the surrounding issues of genetically modified fruit and vegetables that consumers are unaware of. While several parties defend the use of technology to create food, there seems to be little being done to increase awareness about this matter to the end consumer.
It also points out alternative food sustainability options such as organic farming and land management. This ebook will indicate that although some parties agree that genetically modified food items are cost effective and considered safe, its long-term results have not been adequately researched and the use of pesticides on these items are far higher than for other types farming or food products.
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31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 26, 2012
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November 6, 2013
Not really a book, this free on amazon publication is more of a college paper, a magazine article, or the like. I guess for free though, what do you expect.
I was looking for books on GMOs because there is current legislation in the state I live in that might require GMOs to be labeled on food. Having done some research into the issue prior to casting my vote on the initiative, I was shocked to learn that my favorite Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal has GMO ingredients. Come on! It is Kashi! Seven whole grains! How could they be using GMOs?
And then there is my favorite hummus. Sabra brand. Love the stuff. Healthy right? Well, it is also made with GMOs. Dang!
So now I am wondering what other foods that I "think" are natural and healthy are actually made with genetically modified ingredients. I think I have the right to know. So I think foods with GMOs should be labeled as such. If they have to label them, manufaturers might think twice about using them.
Anyway, off my tangent, this short book was a basic introduction to the topic. I would recommend it only for those looking for an easy short introductory read. I will continue looking for a better book on the subject.
I was looking for books on GMOs because there is current legislation in the state I live in that might require GMOs to be labeled on food. Having done some research into the issue prior to casting my vote on the initiative, I was shocked to learn that my favorite Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal has GMO ingredients. Come on! It is Kashi! Seven whole grains! How could they be using GMOs?
And then there is my favorite hummus. Sabra brand. Love the stuff. Healthy right? Well, it is also made with GMOs. Dang!
So now I am wondering what other foods that I "think" are natural and healthy are actually made with genetically modified ingredients. I think I have the right to know. So I think foods with GMOs should be labeled as such. If they have to label them, manufaturers might think twice about using them.
Anyway, off my tangent, this short book was a basic introduction to the topic. I would recommend it only for those looking for an easy short introductory read. I will continue looking for a better book on the subject.
May 29, 2018
Note: I did not read the whole thing. I found it useless and irritating. I read the first six pages (i.e. I read the first three chapters). Each chapter is about two pages. Chapter 10 is one paragraph entitled 'conclusion'.
This book is the length of a decent essay - in other words it's very, very short for a book. It's broken down into ten chapters. There are no apparent segues between the supposed chapter topics, and even within the chapters the subject matter is disjointed, unfinished, and unclear. The author bounces around and touches on many different ideas and seemingly unrelated facts and stories. The author sounds very biased, often posing what sound like rhetorical questions with a heavy-handed implication, but even those are unclear.
I am sorry to be so harsh, as I am sure the author did their best and put a lot of time into it, but regardless it is very disappointing. The only 'pro' I can give is that the language seems well edited with no glaring typos and errors like you often find with self-published materials.
Sadly, the smartest things I read in the book were one or two of the comments from an opinion poll near the end. They were more clear and made more sense than the 'book' itself.
This book is the length of a decent essay - in other words it's very, very short for a book. It's broken down into ten chapters. There are no apparent segues between the supposed chapter topics, and even within the chapters the subject matter is disjointed, unfinished, and unclear. The author bounces around and touches on many different ideas and seemingly unrelated facts and stories. The author sounds very biased, often posing what sound like rhetorical questions with a heavy-handed implication, but even those are unclear.
I am sorry to be so harsh, as I am sure the author did their best and put a lot of time into it, but regardless it is very disappointing. The only 'pro' I can give is that the language seems well edited with no glaring typos and errors like you often find with self-published materials.
Sadly, the smartest things I read in the book were one or two of the comments from an opinion poll near the end. They were more clear and made more sense than the 'book' itself.
August 9, 2021
For a short book, this is a solid introduction to the issues involved with GMOs. It was better written than many informational shorts, and included a decent bibliography at the end. I appreciated the author’s culinary background as someone with a passion for all things food. Looking forward to the day Monsanto no longer holds the same power it seems to retain here in the USA.
May 14, 2014
I decided to read a couple shorts on a topic that I’ve been hearing about lately. This was more of general read and not necessarily a pro or con for GMO’s. The author suggests that we need more research on GMO’s and I definitely can agree on that. We have a society that has a lot of diseases that we really can’t explain and may be linked to changes in our food or something in our environment. He touches on Monsanto being the driver of most GMO foods and their reputation in itself is a controversy.
He talks about sustainability of our society and seems to suggest that we need our society to come more sustainable on our own. It’s a nice thought. They’re companies and individuals out there that will voluntarily do it but I think society as whole, is not as proactive. I thought the poll that they conducted about food awareness was a bit strange, although they polled several age groups, they were all women.
It was short, general overview that can give you some information without boring you with too much information. We can always make a difference when voting with our fork.
He talks about sustainability of our society and seems to suggest that we need our society to come more sustainable on our own. It’s a nice thought. They’re companies and individuals out there that will voluntarily do it but I think society as whole, is not as proactive. I thought the poll that they conducted about food awareness was a bit strange, although they polled several age groups, they were all women.
It was short, general overview that can give you some information without boring you with too much information. We can always make a difference when voting with our fork.
June 29, 2012
This was a quick read, probably about a half hour tops. This is more of a research or discussion paper than a full blown book. It provided some very excellent examples of why we should not choose GM food but I felt lacked a little in the cause for sustainability. It was -by far- one of the most cited paper I have ever read and worth the time.
July 20, 2014
Great introduction to the issue
I appreciate this brief reading and will recommend it to my friends who have not had the great fortune as I have to be educated and exposed to the an issue that we get to Be The Change in every single day 3 or more times a day.
I appreciate this brief reading and will recommend it to my friends who have not had the great fortune as I have to be educated and exposed to the an issue that we get to Be The Change in every single day 3 or more times a day.
June 22, 2014
It could have been better written quite honestly. It's primarily against GMO's which I am also. I've probably read some of the same research papers that the author has but they haven't mentioned them. I really wish they would have. Nutritionally, GMO's aren't as healthy as what's grown organically.
February 5, 2016
This is really a phamplet, not a book. It's only 30 pages and very, very superficial. I was very disappointed, because I really wanted to delve into the subject. Alas, I will have to find another book!
June 21, 2012
Interesting read.
April 24, 2013
Wasn't what i thought it would be. Very quick read but more of a mini research paper. Wanted different information than what was given.
February 27, 2015
Very liberal leaning. Not a lot of facts.
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