Description |
256 p. ; 22 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-244) and index. |
Contents |
Science, political science, and the science of politics -- Organic food: safer, friendlier, better? -- Pesticides: how dangerous is dangerous? -- Fertilizers: good for the crops, bad for the water? -- Alternative energy: is ethanol overrated? -- Genetic engineering: a time bomb waiting to explode? -- Plant patents: protecting plants or profiteering? -- Invasive plants: kill the aliens? -- Legal and illegal plants: why are the bad guys bad? -- Local restrictions: is your backyard really yours? -- Global warming: natural or man-made? -- Balancing nature and politics. |
Summary |
Explores the American government's response to various environmental problems, including global warming, the energy crisis, the use of pesticides, and genetically modified foods. |
Subject |
Environmental policy -- Political aspects -- United States.
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Agriculture and state -- United States.
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Agriculture and politics -- United States.
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Science and state -- United States.
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Added Author |
Heberlig, Eric S., 1970-
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ISBN |
9781604690019 |
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1604690011 |
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