Social Conflict, Trade Disputes, and Genetically Modified Organisms
Richard Ross, John Obrycki, Charlotte Bronson, Clare Hinrichs & Dermot Hayes
Tuesday, 02 Nov 1999 at 12:00 pm – Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
Every day, new advances are made in the genetic modification of organisms and their application to agriculture and other human activities. While trumpeted by some as great advances in human progress, others have voiced concerns about these developments. This dispute has generated academic debate, social protests and trade disputes. Join Iowa Stae faculty and administrators in the discussion.Richard Ross - College of Veterinary Medicine; John Obrycki - Entomology; Charlotte Bronson - Plant Pathology; Claire Hinrichs - Sociology; Dermot Hayes - Economics.
With Colin Scanes - College of Agriculture, moderating.
Part of the World Affairs Series: Globalization - Prospects For Democracy and Freedom.
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