description: In her latest book, award-winning scientist and activist Dr. Vandana Shiva argues that genetic engineering and the cloning of organisms, far from being socially useful, are "the ultimate expression of the commercialization of science and the commodification of nature." "In the era of genetic engineering and patents, life itself is being colonized," says Shiva. She describes the hidden history of genetically engineered organisms, from Herman the transgenic dairy bull, to Tracy, the genetically engineered sheep that "lays golden eggs."
language: English
title: Biopiracy: The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge
titlecomplete: Biopiracy: The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge
genres: Ecology, Sustainability, Nature, Environment, Science, Politics, Philosophy, Nonfiction, Feminism, Food
ratings_count: 356
publisher: Between the Lines