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----------------------- Page 1---------------------------------------------- Page 2-----------------------PRAISEFORSeeds of Deception"Jeffrey Smith masterfdly combines the art of storytelling and inves-tigative reporting. The result is riveting, enlightening, and disturbing.The dangers of genetically modified foods are shocking-fortunately,Jeffrey's book tells us how to avoid them."-Jennifer Read HawthorneCoauthor, ChickenSoupfor the Woman'sSoul"Jeffi-eySmith's lucid, informative, and tightly argued expost of genet-ically modified foods lays bare the blockbuster food safety issue of the2lStcentury. Although Americans slept as the biotech industry quietlykidnapped our food supply, Europe sent the miscreants-typified byMonsant-packing. Mr. Smith presents a roadrnap of insensitivity byAmerica's food giants and a blueprint of action to stop them fromwreaking further havoc. Every American should read this book."-James S. Turner, Esq.Author, The Chemical Feast:TheNader Report on the Food and Drug Administration"Seeds of Deception is the first book to make a convincing case for theexistence of a genuine conspiracy on the part of the biotechnologyindustry to suppress free speech, debate and even scientific dialogueabout the safety and value of GMOs. In doing so, Jeffky Smith paints avivid and disturbing picture of governmental passivity and scientificneglect of urgent problems associated with genetically engineered agri-culture. By putting together over a dozen episodes of interference andcollusion against activists who have questioned the wisdom ofproceeding unabated with this collective, non-consensual experimentwith our food, Smith showshow industry proponents have done them-selves and a whole generation of consumers a massive disservice in thename of corporate profits and short-term private gain."-Marc Lapp&,Ph.D.Co-Director,The Center for Ethics and Toxics (CETOS)----------------------- Page 3-----------------------"Lies, distortion, and deception are commonplace tools to marketGM foods. Seedsof Deception is a must read if you are to protect yourselfand your familyfi-omthe deadly greed of a few ruthless companies. Thethreat to our hture is real and present, this book could save your life."-Howard E LymanAuthor, Mad Cowboy"To get 'up to speed' on the subject of genetically modified foods,there's no better book than Seedsof Deception. Jefiey Smith deals withthe science as well as the deception in a pleasing, surefootedway."-JimDiamond, M.D.Chair, Sierra Club Genetic Engineering Committee"Seeds of Deception is a major event in informing the public about thesafety or (more precisely the lack of it) of genetically modified foods,which are hailed to be one of the most important scientific develop-ments of our age. In contrast to the bland assurancesfi-omofficialprop-aganda, the book lays bare the concerted machinations of thebiotechnology industry, the media, politicians, and the regulatoryauthorities, all united in their effort and using any means to allay therightll concerns and fears of the public about this unpredictable andunsafe technology. A particular strength of the book-and this will behated by the pro-GM lobby-is that it uses a very colorll but easilyunderstandable language to describe what is usually regarded as 'high'science. My greatest compliment is that even though I am a scientist Igot some special insights into the workings of the recombinant DNAtechnology fi-omJefiey Smith's enjoyable presentation."-Arpad Pusztai, Ph.D.Leading Expert on Safety Research Conducted on GM Foods"This is a book that every American should read. In a highly acces-sible story format, Seeds of Deception provides a compelling andpowerll indictment of industry and government agencies that haveconspired to hide the dangers of genetically engineered foods. Afterreading the truth about these foods, consumers will avoid eating them;food company executiveswillwant them out of their products; and thegovernment, hopemy, willput an end to this outrageous experiment."-Larry BohlenDirector of Health and Environment Programs, Friends of the Earth----------------------- Page 4-----------------------"There is mounting evidence that genetically modified foods areunsafe. This book, which is the best written on the subject, is essentialreading for food activists and concerned consumers."-Ronnie CumminsNational Director, Organic Consumer's Association,Coauthor, GeneticallyEngineered Food:A Self-Defense Guidefor Consumers"This is a brilliant book which combines shrewd dissection of the truenature of GM technology, a devastating critique of the health and envi-ronmental hazards of GM crops, and scarifjmgexamples of the manipu-lation of both science and the media by the biotech industry. What is soexciting about this book is that it is no dry text of scientific exegesis-itpositively fizzes with the human drama of the cabals and conspiraciesbehind the scenes which have littered the history of Big Biotech in itsh t i c efforts to get itself accepted. It is meticulously documented andpowerfdy written, somewhere between a documentary and a thriller."-Michael MeacherFormer UK Environment Minister"I have seen firsthand how Monsanto and the FDA have resorted toscientific deceit of the highest order to market genetically engineered(rbGH) milk. With captivating style and a flair for describing science inclear, accurate language, Seeds of Deception unveils the distortions, ornis-sions, and lies for all to see. It is apowerfd antidote to this global charade."-Samuel S. Epstein, M.D.Professor Emeritus Environmental and Occupational Medicine,University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health;Chairman, Cancer Prevention Coalition"The revelations in this book are being made public at a pivotal time inthe global GMO debate, and could tip the scales against the biotechindustry. The evidence refutes U.S. science and safety claims, and under-mines the basis of their WTO challenge. It also presents a compellingargument that nations may use to ban GM foods altogether."-Andrew KimbrellDirector, Center for Food Safety----------------------- Page 5---------------------------------------------- Page 6-----------------------Seeds of DeceptionExposing Industry and Government Lies about the Safetyof the Genetically Engineered Foods You're Eatingby Jeffrey M. SmithPaperback edition, 6&printingCopyright O 2003 Jeffrey M. SmithAll Rights Reserved.No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner without writtenpermission, except in che case of brief quotations in critical articles or reviews.For information or individual orders, contact:Yes! Books, P.O. Box 469, Fairfield, IA 52556, (888) 717-7000wwwseedsofdeception.comDistributed to the book trade by Chelsea Green Publishing,P.O. Box 428, White River Junction, VT 05001, (800) 639-4099www.chelseagreen.comCover Illustration: George FosterText Formatting: Sharon A. Dunn, Treefrog GraphicsLibrary of Congress Control Number: 2003106320ISBN: 0-9729665-8-7Printed in Canada on partially recycled paper,TRADEMARKACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:StarLinkBis a registered trademark of Aventis Crop Science.Roundupmand Roundup Ready@ areregistered trademarks of Monsanto Company.NutraSweeP is a registered trademark of NutraSweet Property Holding, Inc.Quest@is a registered trademark of Vector Tobacco Ltd. Company.----------------------- Page 7-----------------------Seeds of DeceptionExposing Industry and Government Liesabout the Safety of theGenetically Engineered Foods You're EatingJeffrey M. SmithRO. Box469Fairfield, Iowa 52556(888) 717-7000----------------------- Page 8-----------------------I deeply appreciate the contributions that so manypeople made to this book-as reviewers, as sources,as moral support. I name only a few here.Andrea Smith, Rick Smith, Morton Smith...
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