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1 online resource : illustrations |
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Front Cover -- GMOs and Political Stance -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of contributors -- 1 GMOs: History, Economic Status, Risks, and Socio-Economic Regulatory Frameworks -- 1.1 A brief history of genetically modified organisms -- 1.1.1 Defining genetically modified organisms -- 1.1.2 Major events in the early development of genetically modified organisms -- 1.2 Global economic status of genetically modified organisms -- 1.3 Genetically modified organisms in the light of science, law, and politics -- 1.4 Risks associated with genetically modified organisms -- 1.4.1 Human health |
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1.4.2 Disturbances in ecosystem and biodiversity -- 1.5 Politicization of risks -- 1.6 Socioeconomic regulatory frameworks -- 1.7 Cartagena protocol, UN Rio declaration, and genetically modified organisms -- References -- 2 The need of regulations for GM crops and products thereof -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Need for the regulation of genetically modified organisms -- 2.3 Public concerns about genetically modified organisms -- 2.4 Global scenario -- 2.5 Consumers' attitude toward genetically modified foods -- 2.6 Ethical and environmental concerns -- 2.7 Health issues |
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2.8 Emergence of resistant pathogens -- 2.9 Harmonization of regulatory procedures -- 2.10 Product-based and process-based regulation of genetically modified organisms -- 2.11 The US approach: focus on the product -- 2.12 The EU approach: focus on the process -- 2.13 Impact of genetically modified organisms regulations on the economy -- 2.14 The debate between two lobbies: pro-GMO and Greenpeace -- 2.15 Conclusions and the way forward -- References -- 3 GMO Regulations in Bangladesh -- 3.1 Summary -- 3.2 Adoption of genetically modified organisms in Bangladesh |
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3.2.1 An introduction of the Bangladesh's status on genetically modified organisms -- 3.2.2 Role of biotech sector in economics of the Bangladesh -- 3.2.3 Status of research on genetically modified organisms in Bangladesh -- 3.3 Public perception and acceptability -- 3.3.1 General consumer attitude toward genetically modified food -- 3.3.2 Factors shaping public perception -- 3.3.2.1 Agriculture biotechnology support project II (ABSPII) -- 3.3.2.2 South Asia biosafety program -- 3.3.2.3 Bangladesh Biotechnology Information Center -- 3.3.2.4 Other government organizations and institutes |
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3.3.3 Source of information available to public on genetically modified foods (media, government, NGOs, and biotech companies) -- 3.3.3.1 Public access to information on genetically modified organisms -- 3.3.3.2 Risk communication -- 3.3.3.3 Media and biotechnology -- 3.3.3.4 Print media (Newspaper) -- 3.3.3.5 TV channel -- 3.3.3.6 Betar -- 3.3.3.7 Government and NGOs -- 3.3.4 Public perception and attitude toward genetically modified policies (global and local) -- 3.3.4.1 Bt-brinjal -- 3.3.4.2 Golden rice -- 3.4 Role of NGOs in genetically modified organisms perception -- 3.5 Legislation |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 14, 2023) |
| Subject |
Transgenic organisms -- Law and legislation
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Genetic engineering -- Law and legislation.
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Genetic engineering -- Law and legislation
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Nawaz, Muhammad Amjad, editor
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Chung, Gyuhwa, editor
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Golokhvast, K. S., editor
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Tsatsakis, Aristidis M., editor
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| ISBN |
0128239042 |
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9780128239049 |
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