ch. 1. Genetic engineering in agriculture and industry -- 1. The benefits of genetically modified food outweigh the risks / Radley Balko -- 2. Genetically modified crops are harmful / Jeffrey M. Smith -- 3. The impact of genetically modified trees on forests in unpredictable / Karen Charman -- 4. Genetically modified organisms can produce useful chemicals / Economist -- 5. Genetically engineered organisms can help to clean up pollution / John C. Avise -- 6. Genetic modification of insects involves benefits and risks / Aaron Zitner --

Greenhaven's Contemporary Issues Companion series provides readers with a wealth of information on topics of current interest. Each anthology examines an important social issue in a variety of ways, from personal accounts and case studies to pertinent factual and statistical articles to commentaries and overviews. A perfect resource for both students and the general reader, this compelling and engaging series is sure to be a valued source of current, readable information.

12 - 17 years