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    Deconstructing Monsanto
    Deconstructing Monsanto
    Deconstructing Monsanto
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    Deconstructing Monsanto

    By Chris Kanthan

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    Written as a conversation between two people, this book is easy to read. However, it is filled with detailed information on GMO technology, labeling, testing, health risks, scientific studies, effects on our ecosystem, and the history and the political influence of Monsanto--the biotech giant who, once known for making Agent Orange, now controls what Americans eat and drink.

    There are more than 75 external hyperlinks to reliable sources within the book.

    Whether you are concerned about the rise in chronic diseases, or curious about genetically modified food, you will find this book informative. If you are a food warrior trying to change people’s opinions on GMOs, you will find useful strategies here.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChris Kanthan
    Release dateMay 5, 2013
    ISBN9781301135301
    Deconstructing Monsanto
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    Chris Kanthan

    Chris Kanthan is the author of three books and numerous articles on various topics. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, has traveled to more than 35 countries, and deeply cares about politics, world affairs, finance and food. A sample of his works: * Debunking 10 lies about Syria and Assad http://bit.ly/2LW9ai4 * Military, Deep State and American Innocence http://bit.ly/2vkrF58 * Syrian War for Dummies - http://bit.ly/Syria-Dummies * Syria: The myth of "moderate rebels" - http://bit.ly/2h7g3OP * America is Disneyland - http://bit.ly/2FyeBfF * Understanding America as a System - http://bit.ly/2tCtLPE * America's Crisis - Death of Logic and Objectivity http://bit.ly/Death-Of-Logic * Iran Protests Through the Prism of Geopolitics http://bit.ly/Iran-Protests * The Rising Chinese Dream http://bit.ly/Chinese-Dream * Why the Deep State Hates Putin http://bit.ly/Why-Putin-Hated * 7 Secrets about the World - Revealed through Syrian War: http://bit.ly/2gRf0Co * Pakistan and Afghanistan - Epicenters of Geopolitical Intrigue http://bit.ly/Pakistan-Afghanistan * Red Pill for Russophobes - Part 1: http://bit.ly/2gRjTeW * Red Pill for Russophobes - Part 2: http://bit.ly/2gQIHzZ * Intro to Islam, Salafism & Jihadism - http://bit.ly/Salafism * Manufacturing Dissent - The New Culture War: http://bit.ly/Manufacturing-Dissent * Greece Debt Crisis - What You Are Not Being Told: By The Media http://bit.ly/1KIWstM * Interview about "Deconstructing Monsanto": http://bit.ly/10XQQ3U * How GMO-free Diet Changed My Life: http://bit.ly/17SwKSS * The Default is Fake Food: http://bit.ly/17k1sAS * Let's Crowdfund GMO study http://bit.ly/1n0pjzc * March Against Monsanto http://bit.ly/19RyWoB * About our Fake Economy & Fake Capitalism http://bit.ly/1ucghRJ * GMO Labeling and Prop 37 http://bit.ly/NUkhlS * Understanding the Troubling Trends in America http://bit.ly/1vl7zxm * Elections in Greece http://bit.ly/JhH1ey * The Fed's Giant Ponzi Scheme http://bit.ly/1QP3C4R * Why we shouldn't go to war with Syria http://bit.ly/183Lt8o * Lessons in Economics from Thailand http://bit.ly/1dxVvES * Crisis in Ukraine: In-depth Discussion http://bit.ly/1cS15hz * Zombie Economy, Living Bubble http://bit.ly/1SIwU2q * The Vaccine Conundrum http://bit.ly/1AcGVgI * Angelina Jolie's Mastectomy and Media's Lobotomy http://bit.ly/1ZZqCCN * Marketing for Activists http://bit.ly/12zBFlH * Facebook Valuation http://bit.ly/Jwegf0 * Obama's Debate Performance: http://bit.ly/10dsjIJ

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      Deconstructing Monsanto - Chris Kanthan

      Deconstructing Monsanto

      Understanding GMOs and the corporation behind them

      By Chris Kanthan

      Published by Kanthan Publishing

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2013 Chris Kanthan

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Conversation

      Pest-resistant GMO

      Herbicide-tolerant GMO

      Monsanto: DDT, PCB, and Agent Orange

      Roundup: A touch is all it takes

      Labeling GMOs

      GMOs in Supermarkets and Restaurants

      FDA Testing or the lack thereof

      Monsanto and Political Influence

      The Food Mafia

      Studying GMO

      Health Risks of GMO Plants

      Health Risks of Roundup and Glyphosate

      Health Risks of Bt Toxin

      Scholars and Journalists

      Monsanto and Farmers

      Benefits of GMO?

      Moving Forward

      About the author

      Introduction

      Five years ago, Monsanto and GMO were tiny blips on the radar of social conscience, with the discussion relegated to a few people on the fringes. Today, dozens of bills on GMO labeling are being considered across the country from Vermont to Oregon. Last year, Proposition 37 in California almost passed. People have suddenly become more aware of GMOs, and the demand for organic food is rising fast. People are rallying against Monsanto and other biotech companies to stop them from privatizing and monopolizing our food supply. Those are all the good news.

      The bad news is that most people are not quite sure about the pros and cons of GMOs. They feel ambivalent about this new technology that seems so exciting and promising. Activists, who are passionate and well-informed, are unable to change the hearts and minds of those sitting on the fence. The failure of Prop 37 shows how easy it is for Monsanto and their allies to confuse and scare people.

      This book is the result of my own journey in seeking to comprehend the relationship between food and health. What I found was quite shocking—our food supply and the entire ecosystem are, potentially, at a point of no return. It is imperative that we understand the GMO technology and its implications, educate people, and talk about the issues using facts and conviction. This article is in the form of a conversation between two people; in reality, it is a representation of numerous conversations I have had with friends and strangers. Hopefully, this will be an informative e-book and a reference

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