Kevin Perry

Professor Detjen
Eng-123
5/8/14
Genetically Modified Organisms: An Annotated Bibliography

Cummins, R. (2012). Genetically Engineered Foods Are Hazardous. In D. A. Miller (Ed.), At Issue.
Genetically Engineered Foods. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. Retrieved from Opposing
Viewpoints Resource Center Database.

This article talks about the dangers of frakenfoods. It discusses what they are, how they are
made, and the fears surrounding their danger. The article then goes into the toxins created through
genetic engineering and what affects they may have on humans, animals, and the environment. Lastly,
it discusses the damage to food and the affects that genetic engineering has on food nutrition.
I plan on using this article to discuss the affects that GMOs have on humans and the
environment. Also, I plan to use it to talk about the removal of nutrition from our food supple. Lastly,
I will use it to describe frakenfoods , what they are, where they are found, and how they affect both
ourselves, the environment, and economics.

MAGNER, L. N., GOLDSTEIN, N., & FLANNERY, M. C. (2003). Are genetically modified foods and
crops dangerous to human health and to the environment. In Science in Dispute (Vol. 3, pp. 125135). Detroit: Gale. Retrieved from Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Database.

This article argues both for the position that GMOs are harmful and also that they are not
harmful. It talks not only about food products but also about crops and other grains used outside of

foods. It defines key terms used while talking about GMOs, and the argument from both sides
represented by the agribusinesses, by organic farmers, and also consumers.
I plan on using it to view both sides of the argument on GMOs. I also plan on using it for
background on key terms and ideas. I will discuss both GMOs in our food and in other crops used for
feed and other things. Lastly, it provides a good list of most GMOs in our food that we know about and
those that we do not.

Nelson, G. C. (2001). Genetically Modified Organisms in Agriculture : Economics and Politics. San
Diego, Calif: Academic Press. Retrieved from EBSCO Host Database.

This book discuses the implications and impact of GMOs on both economics and politics. It
has an analysis of current GMOs and discuses their costs and their benefits. It also talks about possible
future GMOs and what affect they may have. It also talks about the history of agricultural
biotechnology, techniques used within the industry, and affects GMOs may have on wildlife. Lastly, it
delves into hormone treatments used within the meat industry, GMO grains used as feed, and
cost/benefit analysis with the industry.
I plan on using this book to get into the economics of GMOs both within the food industry and
the meat industry. It will help describe the costs of creating them and using them, as well as the
benefits of using them within certain industries. I also plan to use the information to get further into
agricultural biotechnology and the science behind it. Lastly, it will allow me to discuss not only foods
and grains, but also GMOs used within the meat industry and other industrial applications.

Rees, A. (2006). Genetically Modified Food : A Short Guide for the Confused. London: Pluto Press.
Retrieved from EBSCO Host Database.

This book offers an overview of GMOs, agricultural biotechnology, and their history. It also
talks about the players within the debate and how they are affecting both sides of it. It exposes wild
claims and myths used by both sides and their affects. Lastly, it offers possible solutions and as the
author puts it a constructive way forward.
I plan on using this book to set the background for GMOs, agricultural biotechnology, and
genetic engineering. It will allow me to discuss the players involved on both sides of the debate for and
against GMOs. I will use it to talk about the disinformation and tricks used by pro-GMO lobbying
groups. Lastly, it will provide a basis for the second part of my research into a solution to the problem.

Rappoport, J. (2013). Europe rejects GMO crops-kinder gentler America seeks labeling. AMASS, 18(1),
8+. Retrieved from Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Database.

This article discusses how Europe has banned and rejected many GMOs and how America is
leaning more towards labeling rather then banning them. It also talks about the economic implications
of Europe banning the import of GMO foods, seeds, and grains. Also, it postulates that when given a
choice, consumers will reject GMOs and choose non-GMO foods and products no matter the cost
difference. Lastly, it discusses the largest producer of GMOs, Monsanto, and how the only way to
ensure a choice is through economic repercussions.
I will use this article to show how Europe is moving away from GMOs and how agribusinesses
are choosing to abandon them and focus just on American markets. I will also talk about American
consumers and our choice; whether we have one or not, whether we should have one or not, and
whether agribusinesses and Monsanto want us to have one. Lastly, I can use the information to show
how these agribusinesses will only answer or change through economic repercussions.

Bernasconi-Osterwalder, N., Jackson, J., & Weiss, E. (2008). Reconciling Environment and Trade.
Leiden [Netherlands]: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers/Koninklijke Brill. Retrieved from EBSCO
Host Database.