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    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
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  • GMO Food

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    GMO Food: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth discussion of genetically modified food. It covers the history of, opposition to, regulation of, and labeling of genetic modifications, along with the potential benefits and harm involved.This reference handbook is a research guide for young adults in high school and beyond. Students can use the book as an introduction to the history of genetic ... Leer más

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  • Environmental Justice

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
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    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
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    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
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  • Science and Political Controversy

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
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    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
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  • STDs in the United States

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
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  • GMO Food

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    Providing an exhaustive background on the history of genetically modified organism (GMO) crops and foods as well as the controversies surrounding these products, this book allows readers to develop their own particular viewpoint on the production and use of GMO substances.Genetic engineering has long been used to impart desirable characteristics to food plants in order to improve crop yield, pest ... Leer más

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    A Reference Handbook

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