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Flacking for GMOs: How the Biotech Industry Cultivates Positive Media.

Authors :
Thacker, Paul D.
Source :
Progressive. Aug/Sep2017, Vol. 81 Issue 6, p34-36. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article offers information on the publicity for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and mentions how the biotechnology (biotech) industry influences the media. It discusses the story revealed by Monica Eng of radio station WBEZ about the move of agrichemical company Monsanto Co., paying professor Bruce Chassy at the University of Illinois to promote GMOs. It states that the industry focuses on taming controversies involving GMOs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00330736
Volume :
81
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Progressive
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
123986109