Modifying creation?: an Evangelical Alliance Policy Commission report

Introduction -- What is genetic modification? The science of plant breeding and genetic modification -- Is it wrong to do genetic modification? Theological reflections on genetic modification of crops and food -- Is genetic modification too risky? Environmental and health risks of GM crops -- Does t...

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Corporate Author: Evangelical Alliance. VerfasserIn (Author)
Contributors: Bruce, Donald (Editor) ; Horrocks, Donald L. 1925-1985 (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Carlisle Paternoster Press [2001]
In:Year: 2001
IxTheo Classification:CF Christianity and Science
Further subjects:B Genetic Engineering Religious aspects Christianity
B Food crops Genetic engineering
B Crops Genetic engineering
B Genetically modified foods
B Transgenic plants
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Summary:Introduction -- What is genetic modification? The science of plant breeding and genetic modification -- Is it wrong to do genetic modification? Theological reflections on genetic modification of crops and food -- Is genetic modification too risky? Environmental and health risks of GM crops -- Does the UK need GM crops? The impact of GM on UK agriculture -- What sort of farming should we adopt? Should we go organic, GM, or what? -- Is GM just a powerful tool in the hands of the powerful? The power structures which drive GM crop technology -- Is GM needed in the developing world? Motives, accountability and priorities -- Reflections: How should we evaluate GM crops and food? -- Resolutions and affirmations of the Evangelical Alliance Policy Commission relating to GM crops and food : conclusions and recommendations
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-182)
Physical Description:x, 182 Seiten, Illustrationen, 20 cm
ISBN:1-84227-100-8
978-1-84227-100-1