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Please see below for a recent Earthscan book on sustainable development.

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Rice Biofortification: Lessons for Global Science and Development
Written by Sally Brooks

Pathways to Sustainability series

'A deeply thought-provoking book, this study of biofortification in rice explores how and why public science so often irons out complex needs into a demand for pre-packaged solutions. Biofortification could yet become an exemplar of a different, boundary-crossing, socially-informed science for poverty alleviation. [This] book is essential reading for both critics and proponents of biotechnology in international development.'
Paul Richards, Professor of Technology and Agrarian Development, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

'A lucid analysis of the decision making in international agricultural research which emphasizes a technical, commercial approach. Malnutrition is far better tackled with a biodiversity approach that makes available local foods that can be eaten fresh and are free.'
Suman Sahai, Convenor, Gene Campaign, New Delhi

'Rice Biofortification convincingly illustrates the tenacity of the top down linear research paradigm which unfortunately still dominates the international agricultural research agenda. How researchers can effectively work with local contexts is an important issue, which the author handles admirably.'
Joachim Voss, independent research professional, and formerly Director General of the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, Colombia

Published in association with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

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