Your Right to Know: Genetic Engineering and the Secret Changes in Your Food
"Whether you are part of the organic movement or just an interested member of the public,Your Right to Know: Genetic Engineering and the Secret Changes in Your Foodis a must-read on this vitally important issue.  The scientists, food experts, farmers, and health professionals who have come together to produce this book do us all a real service." -Nell Newman,Newman's Own Organics"Food activists describe genetically engineered foods as 'Frankenfood.'  They say that by growing and eating them we are opening 'Pandora's Pantry.'  What is the truth? Is this just overheated rhetoric, or are we taking potentially catastrophic risks?  This new book by Andrew Kimbrell is wise, sane, and reliable.  It will enable you to make informed and healthy choices.  It;s the answer we've been needing." -John Robbins, author ofHealthy at 100andDiet for a New America"In this important primer, Kimbrell explains the threats that GE foods pose to our health, our environment, and our farming communities. He reminds us that the everyday decisions we make about the food we eat have the power to change the world." -Alice Waters, Chez Panisse"Andrew Kimbrell, America's Leading critic of genetically modified crops, has written a lively and comprehensive field guide to this treacherous new landscape that both citizens and consumers will find indispensable." -Michael Pollan, author ofThe Omnivore's DilemmaandBotany of Desire"The genetic manipulators are not merely messing with your food; they're messing with you, your children, your environment. Kimbrell's book and handy shopping guide gives you what you need to fight back.  Digest this book...And go forth!" -Jim Hightower, populist, best-selling author, columnist, and radio commentator"This book will be an invaluable resource to the American public in understanding the hazards of genetically engineered foods. Their informed choice to avoid these foods will have a positive impact on our farms, communities, and biodiversity worldwide." -Dr. Vandana Shiva, founder and director of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology and author ofEarth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, and Peace