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P A N U P S
Pesticide Action Network Updates Service
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Resource Pointer #232
March 13, 2000
For copies of the following resources, please contact the
appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
*Biodevastation 2000--Fourth International Grassroots Gathering on
Genetic Engineering: Resistance and Solutions to the Corporate
Monopoly on Power, Food and Life* March 24-26, 2000, Boston, MA.
Conference sponsored by Clean Water Action, the Council for
Responsible Genetics, Boston Global Action Network, Greenpeace USA,
Native Forest Network, Pesticide Action Network North America, and
others. Features workshops, speakers and participants from around
the world exploring impacts of genetic engineering on human health,
the environment, food, farms and communities. Also includes
discussion of community organizing tactics and direct action
strategies. Conference coincides with Biotechnology Industry
Organization convention. US$10-$100 (sliding scale). Contact
Northeast Resistance Against Genetic Engineering (NERAGE)--Institute
for Social Ecology, 1118 Maple Hill Rd., Plainfield, VT 05667; phone
(802) 454-9957; email nerage@sover.net; Web site
http://www.biodev.org.
*Genetically Engineered Food: Changing the Nature of Nature--What
You Need to Know to Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Our Planet,
1999* Martin Teitel and Kimberly A. Wilson. Comprehensive
examination of genetic engineering explains basics as well as
social, ethical, human health, economic and environmental
implications. Includes strategies to preserve safety of our food
supply and lists additional resources. 75 pp. US$12.95. Contact Park
Street Press, One Park St., Rochester, VT 05767; phone (802)
767-3174; fax (802) 767-3726; email info@gotoit.com; Web site
http://www.InnerTraditions.com.
*Genetic Engineering and You, 1999* Moyra Bremner. Covers key issues
regarding genetic engineering. Features discussion of associated
risks, labeling, consumer choice, impacts on farmers, recombinant
bovine growth hormone (rGBH), Terminator technology, patents, animal
cloning and more. Includes suggestions for action and further
reading. 437 pp. UK£6.99. Contact Harper Collins Publishers, 77-85
Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith, London W6 8JB, UK; phone (011-44)
0-181-741; fax (011-44) 0-181-307-4440; Web site
http://www.fireandwater.com.
*Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply, 2000*
Vandana Shiva. Details impact of corporate agriculture and
international trade agreements on small farmers, environment and
food quality worldwide. Includes chapters on genetically engineered
seeds, patents on life, beef industry and debate on shrimp farming.
140 pp. US$14. Contact South End Press, 7 Brookline St., #1,
Cambridge, MA 02139-4146; phone (617) 547-4002; fax (617) 547-1333;
email southend@igc.org; Web site http://www.lbbs.org/sep/sep.htm.
*Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods: The Public Right to Know,
2000* Office of California Senator Tom Hayden, Marc Lappe.
Background paper discusses agricultural biotechnology and labeling
issues, focusing on consumer concerns with genetically engineered
foods and labeling practices. Includes list of food manufacturers
and producers banning genetically modified ingredients in their
foods as well as news articles and legislation. 32 pp. US$3.23
(includes shipping and CA sales tax; make check or money order
payable to Senate Rules Committee). Contact Senate Publications,
1020 N St., Room B-53, Sacramento, CA 95814; phone (916) 327-2155;
fax (916) 327-8753.
We encourage those interested in having resources listed in the
PANUPS Resource Pointer to send review copies of publications,
videos or other resources to our office.
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