Description: The Future Control of Food by Geoff Tansey, Tasmin Rajotte A guide to the key issues of intellectual property and ownership, genetics, biodiversity and food security. It also discusses the responses of civil society groups to the changing global rules, how these changes affect the direction of research and development, the nature of global negotiation processes and various alternative futures. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is the first wide-ranging guide to the key issues of intellectual property and ownership, genetics, biodiversity and food security. Proceeding from an introduction and overview of the issues, comprehensive chapters cover negotiations and instruments in the World Trade Organization, Convention on Biological Diversity, UN Food and Agriculture Organization, World Intellectual Property Organization, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants and various other international bodies. The final part discusses the responses of civil society groups to the changing global rules, how these changes affect the direction of research and development, the nature of global negotiation processes and various alternative futures. Published with IDRC and QIAP. Author Biography Geoff Tansey is a researcher and writer on intellectual property, food and agriculture and a Joseph Rowntree Visionary for a Just and Peaceful World. He is lead author of The Food System (1995) and co-editor of The Meat Business (1999) and Negotiating Health (2005). Tasmin Rajotte has worked in the field of sustainable agriculture, food security and environment for a number of years and is the representative for the Quaker International Affairs Programme (QIAP), Ottawa, Canada. Table of Contents Preface * Part I: A Changing Food System * Food, Farming and Global Rules * Part II: The Key Global Negotiations and Agreements * Turning Plant Varieties into Intellectual Property: The UPOV Convention * Bringing Minimum Global Intellectual Property Standards into Agriculture: The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) * Promoting and Extending the Reach of Intellectual Property: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) * Safeguarding Biodiversity: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) * Giving Priority to the Commons: The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) * The Negotiations Web: Complex Connections * Part III: Responses, Observations and Prospects * Responding to Change * Postcards from International Negotiations * Global Rules, Local Needs * Glossary * Index Review This is the best single summary of the political choices facing food and agriculture policymakers that has been written in this decade. Pat Mooney, Executive Director, the ETC Group An excellent resource for those mapping the increasing control of our food chain by international players. Suman Sahai, Director, Gene Campaign, India A comprehensive and outstanding analysis. Keith E. Maskus, Professor of Economics, University of Colorado at Boulder Brave, visionary and inevitably controversial. Andrew Bennett, Executive Director, Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture An excellent collection of guideposts for perplexed students and scholars and a handbook for the seasoned diplomat seeking to make the world a better place. Professor Calestous Juma, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University I recommend it to all who play a role in the formulation of relevant international norms in whatever capacity, and regardless of the interests they may represent. Leo Palma, Deputy Director, Advisory Centre on WTO Law Well-researched ... condenses the essence of decades of negotiations into a readable but disturbing narrative ... it is essential reading. Patrick Mulvany, Chair, UK Food Group A Thoroughly researched book. For those who want to defend food sovereignty, it is essential reading. GRAIN A valuable addition to the vast literature on the commoditization of food and its effects on the livelihoods of poor people in i? developingi? countries. The Journal of Biosocial Science Worth having for the three and a half page glossary alone which will make sure you know what you are talking about if you stray into a conversation about genetic engineering, genomics or intellectual property rights. BMS world mission, Catalyst Magazine Prizes Short-listed for Guild of Food Writers Awards: Derek Cooper Award for Campaigning and Investigative Food Writing 2009 Long Description This practical book is the first wide-ranging guide to the key issues of intellectual property and ownership, genetics, biodiversity and food security. Proceeding from an introduction and overview of the issues, comprehensive chapters cover negotiations and instruments in the World Trade Organization, Convention on Biological Diversity, UN Food and Agriculture Organization, World Intellectual Property Organization, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants and various other international bodies.This guide is an essential tool for everyone involved in shaping the future of food including negotiators, activists, environmentalists, food and intellectual property researchers, companies, farmer groups and all others affected by global negotiations.Published with IDRC and QIAP Review Quote This is the best single summary of the political choices facing food and agriculture policymakers that has been written in this decade.Pat Mooney, Executive Director, the ETC GroupAn excellent resource for those mapping the increasing control of our food chain by international players.Suman Sahai, Director, Gene Campaign, IndiaA comprehensive and outstanding analysis.Keith E. Maskus, Professor of Economics, University of Colorado at BoulderBrave, visionary and inevitably controversial.Andrew Bennett, Executive Director, Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable AgricultureAn excellent collection of guideposts for perplexed students and scholars and a handbook for the seasoned diplomat seeking to make the world a better place.Professor Calestous Juma, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard UniversityI recommend it to all who play a role in the formulation of relevant international norms in whatever capacity, and regardless of the interests they may represent.Leo Palma, Deputy Director, Advisory Centre on WTO LawWell-researched ... condenses the essence of decades of negotiations into a readable but disturbing narrative ... it is essential reading.Patrick Mulvany, Chair, UK Food GroupA Thoroughly researched book. For those who want to defend food sovereignty, it is essential reading.GRAINA valuable addition to the vast literature on the commoditization of food and its effects on the livelihoods of poor people in developing countries.The Journal of Biosocial ScienceWorth having for the three and a half page glossary alone which will make sure you know what you are talking about if you stray into a conversation about genetic engineering, genomics or intellectual property rights.BMS world mission, Catalyst Magazine Details ISBN1844074293 Short Title FUTURE CONTROL OF FOOD Language English ISBN-10 1844074293 ISBN-13 9781844074297 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Imprint Earthscan Ltd Subtitle A Guide to International Negotiations and Rules on Intellectual Property, Biodiversity and Food Security Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Tasmin Rajotte Edited by Tasmin Rajotte DOI 10.1604/9781844074297 UK Release Date 2008-02-05 AU Release Date 2008-02-05 NZ Release Date 2008-02-05 Pages 288 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2008-02-05 Alternative 9781844074303 DEWEY 346.04 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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ISBN-13: 9781844074297
Book Title: The Future Control of Food
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Year: 2008
Subject: Economics, Law
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Future Control of Food: A Guide to International Negotiations and Rules on Intellectual Property, Biodiversity and Food Security
Item Weight: 499 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Tasmin Rajotte, Geoff Tansey
Format: Paperback
