More
than ten years ago, the first genetically modified foods took their
place on the shelves of American supermarkets. But while American
consumers remained blissfully unconcerned with the new products that
suddenly filled their kitchens, Europeans were much more wary of these
“Frankenfoods.” When famine struck Africa in 2002, several nations
refused shipment of genetically modified foods, fueling a controversy
that put the issue on the world’s political map for good.
In Food Fray,
author Lisa Weasel brings readers into the center of this debate,
capturing the real-life experiences of the scientists, policymakers,
and grassroots activists on the front lines. Here she combines solid
scientific knowledge and a gripping narrative to tell the real story
behind the headlines and the hype. Seminal and cutting-edge, Food Fray
enlightens and informs and will allow readers to make up their own
minds about one of the most important issues facing us today.
