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__Origins of the Organic Agriculture Debate__ takes an historical look at two contrasting streams of ideas. The first view comprises the flow of ideas in chemistry and biology that have created the conditions for modern medicine, modern food production and the biotechnological revolution. The second view is the "vitalist" reaction to the rise of modern science and the resulting rejection of modern agriculture.Contemporary proponents of "organic" agriculture and the anti-genetically modified food movement believe that "pure" food confers some special kind of virtue both on those who produce it and those who consume it. They fail to acknowledge that organic chemistry, genetics, and molecular biology have been as essential to twentieth century advances in agriculture such as plant breeding, and are instrumental to ensuring that there is enough food for everyone. __Origins of the Organic Agriculture Debate__ * Begins with an exploration of the factors involved in our modern fear of technology, a fear which forms the foundation for anti-technology beliefs and practices. * Argues that vitalism is at the core of an array of contemporary anti-science and anti-technology movements. * Helps

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Author

DeGregori, Thomas R. (editor)

Publisher

Blackwell Publishing Company

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9780813805139

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Agriculture, Science, Technology