Discover the compelling narrative behind the rise and fall of Monsanto, the leading innovator in genetically engineered seeds, in this engrossing 400-page book published by W W Norton & Company. This brand new edition, with ISBN 9781324002048, delves into the complexities of the infamous company that pioneered the Roundup Ready® seeds, revolutionizing agriculture worldwide since their introduction twenty-five years ago. Award-winning historian Bartow J. Elmore uncovers the daunting realities that lie within Monsanto's story, shedding light on secretive corporate practices and the ethical dilemmas faced by its employees. As we explore this gripping account, readers will encounter a range of individuals—from those bearing witness to the chemical firm’s impact on their communities to insiders revealing disturbing truths about the products they sold. Through extensive research, including global fieldwork and untapped records, Elmore reveals how Monsanto’s past continues to shape public perception and policy surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Experience a narrative that intertwines historical context with present repercussions as Monsanto's legacy raises vital questions about food safety, environmental health, and corporate responsibility. Get ready to engage with one of the most significant tales in agricultural history. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781324002048
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 400


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Monsanto, a St. Louis chemical firm that became the world's largest maker of genetically engineered seeds, merged with German pharma-biotech giant Bayer in 2018?but its Roundup Ready? seeds, introduced twenty-five years ago, are still reshaping the farms that feed us.


When researchers found trace amounts of the firm's blockbuster herbicide in breakfast cereal bowls, Monsanto faced public outcry. Award-winning historian Bartow J. Elmore shows how the Roundup story is just one of the troubling threads of Monsanto's past, many told here and woven together for the first time.


A company employee sitting on potentially explosive information who weighs risking everything to tell his story. A town whose residents are urged to avoid their basements because Monsanto's radioactive waste laces their homes' foundations. Factory workers who peel off layers of their skin before accepting cash bonuses to continue dirty jobs. An executive wrestling with the ethics of selling a profitable product he knew was toxic.


Incorporating global fieldwork, interviews with company employees, and untapped corporate and government records, Elmore traces Monsanto's astounding evolution from a scrappy chemical startup to a global agribusiness powerhouse. Monsanto used seed money derived from toxic products?including PCBs and Agent Orange?to build an agricultural empire, promising endless bounty through its genetically engineered technology.


Skyrocketing sales of Monsanto's new Roundup Ready system stunned even those in the seed trade, who marveled at the influx of cash and lavish incentives into their sleepy sector. But as new data emerges about the Roun