| Series |
At issue |
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At issue. Social issues.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-143) and index. |
| Contents |
Industrial farming is harming farmers, the environment, and public health / Ronnie Cummins -- Commercial fertilizers and farms are far superior to organic farms / R.I Throckmorton -- Factory farm animals are treated inhumanely / Mark H. Bernstein -- Factory farm animals are treated humanely / AgNetEd.com -- Large-scale hog operations are severely polluting the air and water / Christopher D. Cook -- Large hog farms do not significantly impact water quality / Dennis T. Avery and Alex Avery -- Large-scale confinement operations are not necessary / John Ikerd -- Large meat processing plants are hazardous to workers / Human Rights Watch -- Worker safety is a primary concern at food processing plants / J. Patrick Boyle -- Genetically engineered crops pose many risks / Sally Deneen -- Genetically engineered crops have provided great benefits to the world / International Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources -- Shrimp farms have disastrous effects on people and the environment / Public Citizen -- Fish farms are necessary to feed a growing population / Hauke L. Kite-Powell -- Industrialized poultry farms are breeding grounds for avian influenza / Wendy Orent -- Department of Agriculture is protecting consumers from avian influenza / Ron DeHaven. |
| Access |
Access limited to licensed institutions. |
| Subject |
Factory farms -- United States.
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Animal industry -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Kallen, Stuart A., 1955-
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| ISBN |
073773437X (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9780737734379 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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0737734388 (paperback) |
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9780737734386 (paperback) |
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