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Genetically modified language : the discourse of arguments for GM crops and food / Guy Cook.

Title
Genetically modified language : the discourse of arguments for GM crops and food / Guy Cook.
Author
Cook, Guy (Guy W. D.)
Publication
London ; New York : Routledge, c2005.

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x, 162 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
Written in a clear, accessible style and drawing on illustrative examples, 'Genetically Modified Language' is an insightful look at the arguments for and against GM crops. The author analyses the language used and assesses its effect on public opinion.
Subject
  • Biotechnology
  • Crops > Language
  • Crops, Agricultural > genetics
  • Discourse analysis
  • Food > Language
  • Food, Genetically Modified
  • Genetically modified foods
  • Names
  • Plants, Genetically Modified
  • Terms and phrases
  • Transgenic plants
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical notes and bibliography (p. 142-158) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
1. Politicians -- 2. Scientists -- 3. Journalists -- 4. Companies -- 5. Science and language -- 6. Key phrases -- 7. Metaphors and comparisons -- 8. Public politics -- App. 1. Disputed facts -- App. 2. 'My 10 fears for GM food' (concluded).
ISBN
  • 0415314674 (hb)
  • 0415314682 (pb)
LCCN
^^2004005597
OCLC
54778426
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library