Emerging Social and Scientific Imaginaries for Gene Edited Foods: Implications for Governance

Abstract

Gene editing is being heralded by its scientific and business proponents as a ‘powerful tool’ with ‘infinite possibilities.’ The technology is ‘precise’, ‘fast’ and ‘simple’ - capable of delivering an array... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Carmen Bain (Iowa State University)
  2. Sonja Lindberg (Iowa State University)
  3. Theresa Selfa (SUNY ESF)

Topic Area

Sociology of Agriculture & Food

Session

SID.02 » Society in Science: Dynamics of Technological Change in AgriFood Systems (09:30 - Saturday, 28th July, Salon 4)