Resource Pointer # 198
March 3, 1999
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
*Engineering Genesis: The Ethics of Genetic Engineering
in Non-human Species, 1998* Donald Bruce and Ann Bruce
(eds.) Examines ethics of genetic engineering as well as
social and environmental impacts. Looks at impacts on
animal wellbeing and international food systems.
Includes case studies on soil bacteria, oilseed rape,
genetically modified insect viruses, tomatoes, bovine
somatotrophin and xenotransplantation. 335 pp.UK$12.99.
Contact Earthscan Publications, FREEPOST 1, 120
Pentonville Rd., London N1 9BR; phone (01-71) 278-0433;
fax (01-71) 837-6348.
*A Brief History of Biotechnology Risk Debates and
Policies i the United States, 1998* Philip J. Regal.
Examines the engineering ideal in biology. Gives a
chronological overview of biotechnology issues ranging
from early concerns like germ warfare and biohazards to
"deliberate release". Outlines the process of public and
scientific debate over biotechnology issues.39 pp.
Contact the Edmond's Institute, 20319 92nd Ave. West,
Edmonds, Washington 98020; phone (425) 775-5383; fax
(425) 670-8410.
*How the Terminator Terminates: An Explanation for the
Non-scientist of a Remarkable Patent for Killing Second
Generation Seeds of Crop Plants, 1998* Martha L. Crouch.
Gives a biological overview of how terminator technology
works. Examines related concerns such as genetic drift,
safety of food containing terminator technology toxins,
and unforeseen mutations of the technology. 30 pp.
Contact the Edmond's Institute, 20319 92nd Ave. West,
Edmonds, Washington 98020; phone (425) 775-5383; fax
(425) 670-8410.
Monsanto's Transgenic Potatoes on the Loose in Georgia
(1996-1998): The Need for International Biosafety
Protocol, 1998* Greenpeace. Provides historical overview
of import and cultivation of Monsanto's transgenic
potatoes in Georgia, one of the former republics of the
Soviet Union. Examines possible ecological and public
health impacts, including loss of organic resources such
as Baccillus thuringiensis. Presents Greenpeace demands
and recommendations for reparations in Georgia as well
as future biosafety precautions. 20 pp. Contact Louise
Gale, Greenpeace International, Keizersgracht 176, 1016
DW Amsterdam, The Netherlands; phone (31-20) 523-6222;
fax (31-20) 523-6200; email
Louise.Gale@diala.greenpeace.org.
*Rachel's Environment and Health Weekly, Online News
Service* Covers environmental and environmental public
health issues. Last three issues focus on genetic
engineering. Issue #637 and #638 review Marc Lappe and
Britt Bailey's new book, Against the Grain, examining
the ways in which biotechnology is creating an
agricultural revolution. Outlines most recent
biotechnology developments, shortcomings of regulations
and corporate interests such as Monsanto's. #638 further
looks at biotechnology and products such as the
terminator technology and the genetically altered milk
hormone, rBGH. To start your own free subscription, send
email to listserv@rachel.org with the words SUBSCRIBE
RACHEL-WEEKLY (YOUR NAME) in the message. Contact
Environmental Research Foundation, P.O. Box 5036,
Annapolis, MD 21403; Fax (410) 263-8944; email:
erf@rachel.org.
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