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Genetically modified language : the discourse of arguments for GM crops and food / Guy Cook.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 2004Description: x, 162 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0415314674
  • 9780415314671
  • 0415314682
  • 9780415314688
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 631.523 22
LOC classification:
  • SB123.57 .C665 2004
Contents:
1. Politicians -- 2. Scientists -- 3. Journalists -- 4. Companies -- 5. Science and language -- 6. Key phrases -- 7. Metaphors and comparisons -- 8. Public politics -- App. 1. Disputed facts -- App. 2. 'My 10 fears for GM food' (concluded).
Summary: Written in a clear, accessible style and drawing on illustrative examples, 'Genetically Modified Language' is an insightful look at the arguments for and against GM crops. The author analyses the language used and assesses its effect on public opinion.Review: "By carefully examining the language used by key players in the arena, from the media to politicians, supermarkets, biotech corporations and scientists, Guy Cook analyses critically the effects of their arguments on both policy and opinion." "Written in a clear style and drawing on illustrative examples, Genetically Modified Language is an insightful look at how language shapes, and can be used to manipulate, our opinions."--BOOK JACKET.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Politicians -- 2. Scientists -- 3. Journalists -- 4. Companies -- 5. Science and language -- 6. Key phrases -- 7. Metaphors and comparisons -- 8. Public politics -- App. 1. Disputed facts -- App. 2. 'My 10 fears for GM food' (concluded).

Written in a clear, accessible style and drawing on illustrative examples, 'Genetically Modified Language' is an insightful look at the arguments for and against GM crops. The author analyses the language used and assesses its effect on public opinion.

"By carefully examining the language used by key players in the arena, from the media to politicians, supermarkets, biotech corporations and scientists, Guy Cook analyses critically the effects of their arguments on both policy and opinion." "Written in a clear style and drawing on illustrative examples, Genetically Modified Language is an insightful look at how language shapes, and can be used to manipulate, our opinions."--BOOK JACKET.

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