Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography

Fahema Patwari

Topic- The labelling of GMO's (genetically modified organisms). Should any genetically modified foods be labelled as such. What are the consequences, either way, for the consumers and for the producers of these foods.

Pechan, Paul, and Gert E. de Vries. Genes on the Menu: Facts for Knowledge-Based Decisions. New York: Springer, 2005. Print.

This book gives an overview on genetically modified foods as well as more detailed information about environmental, political and moral issues. I will use use this book primarily for information about the risks of genetically modified foods and whether labeling addresses those risks.

Gay, Kathlyn. Superfood or Superthreat: The Issue of Genetically Engineered Food. New Jersey: Enslow Publishers, 2007. Print.

This book presents both sides of the argument over genetically engineered food. I will use this book to discover viewpoints and rebuttals for both sides.

Costa-Font, Joan, Elias Mossialos and Caroline Rudisill. “Are Feelings of Genetically Modified Food Politically Driven?” Risk Management, an International Journal 10.3 (July 2008): 218-34. GALE. Web. 8 May 2011.

This article speaks of the politically driven hostility towards GM food. I will use this as a resource to discuss whether feelings against GM foods are fact based.

Fulton, Murray, and Konstantinos Giannakas. “Inserting GM Products into the Food Chain: The Market and Welfare Effects of Different Labeling and Regulatory Regimes” American Journal of Agricultural Economics 86.1 (February 2004): 42-61. JSTOR. Web. 8 May 2011.

This article examines the effects of GM products with and without labeling, markets with and without GM products, and consumer reactions to each situation. I will use this article to learn the actual effects of GM products on various markets.

Streiffer, Robert, and Alan Rubel. “Democratic Principles and Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food” Public Affairs Quarterly 18.3  (July 2004): 223-48. JSTOR. Web. 8 May 2011.

This article questions the right of the government to allow the sale of unlabeled GM foods in the face of a public that desires exactly that. I will use this article for information about public opinion in the face of research backing GM foods and whether public opinion is enough to force legislation against the GM industry.