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Shattering: Food, Politics, And The Loss Of Genetic Diversity-used
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It Was Through Control Of The Shattering Of Wild Seeds That Humans First Domesticated Plants. Now Control Over Those Very Plants Threatens To Shatter The World'S Food Supply, As Loss Of Genetic Diversity Sets The Stage For Widespread Hunger.Largescale Agriculture Has Come To Favor Uniformity In Food Crops. More Than 7,000 U.S. Apple Varieties Once Grew In American Orchards; 6,000 Of Them Are No Longer Available. Every Broccoli Variety Offered Through Seed Catalogs In 1900 Has Now Disappeared. As The International Genetics Supply Industry Absorbs Seed Companieswith Nearly One Thousand Takeovers Since 1970This Trend Toward Uniformity Seems Likely To Continue; And As Third World Agriculture Is Brought In Line With International Business Interests, The Gene Pools Of Humanity'S Most Basic Foods Are Threatened.The Consequences Are More Than Culinary. Without The Genetic Diversity From Which Farmers Traditionally Breed For Resistance To Diseases, Crops Are More Susceptible To The Spread Of Pestilence. Tragedies Like The Irish Potato Famine May Be Thought Of Today As Ancient History; Yet The U.S. Corn Blight Of 1970 Shows That Technologically Based Agribusiness Is A Breeding Ground For Disaster.Shattering Reviews The Development Of Genetic Diversity Over 10,000 Years Of Human Agriculture, Then Exposes Its Loss In Our Lifetime At The Hands Of Political And Economic Forces. The Possibility Of Crisis Is Real; This Book Shows That It May Not Be Too Late To Avert It.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Shattering: Food, Politics, and the Loss of Genetic Diversity'? A: The book explores the historical control of wild seeds and how the loss of genetic diversity in agriculture poses a threat to the world's food supply and contributes to potential hunger crises.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Shattering: Food, Politics, and the Loss of Genetic Diversity' is Cary Fowler.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 296 pages.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: This book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains in acceptable shape.
- Q: When was 'Shattering: Food, Politics, and the Loss of Genetic Diversity' published? A: The book was published in June 1990.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the historical development of genetic diversity in crops, the impact of industrial agriculture on food variety, and the political and economic forces contributing to the loss of genetic diversity.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, especially within fields related to biological sciences, agriculture, and environmental policy.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the consequences of losing genetic diversity in crops, according to the book? A: The book discusses that losing genetic diversity makes crops more susceptible to diseases and pests, which can lead to food shortages and agricultural disasters.
- Q: Can this book help readers understand the history of agriculture? A: Yes, 'Shattering' reviews the development of agriculture over 10,000 years, providing insights into how human practices have shaped food diversity.