Description
Book SynopsisThis book examines the impact of genetically modified seeds on traditional societies and the corporate monopolization of the worldâs food supply. The time-honored practice of reclaiming and replanting the seed has become a crime, thereby fostering a feudalistic relationship of perpetual dependence on the corporation.
Trade ReviewThe Patenting of Life, Limiting Liberty, and the Corporate Pursuit of Seeds addresses one of the most important but least discussed issues of our times. Seed is the first link in the food chain. Ali M. Nizamuddin shows how Patents on life are the biggest threat to freedoms of farmers to save seed, and freedom of citizens to know what is in their food. If you care about your food and your freedom, this is a book you must read. -- Vandana Shiva
At a time of growing global food insecurity much of the world’s food supply is dominated by a few, huge corporations. In this important and disturbing book, Ali Nizamuddin outlines his concerns over corporate control of the global diet and food supply for profit, and the risks to health and sustainability this poses. If you eat, you should read this. -- Julian Cribb, author and science writer
Table of ContentsChapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Biotechnology and the Corporate Pursuit of Seeds Chapter Three: Multinational Corporations Chapter Four: Seed Corporations: History, Activities, and Impact Chapter Five: India Chapter Six: China Chapter Seven: Brazil and Argentina Chapter Eight: Conclusion Appendix: GMO-Free Shopping Guide
