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Book Synopsis: "Biopiracy raises serious issues pertaining to the conservation of biological diversity and genetic resources in agriculture, the integrity of plant life forms, a just international economic order, and development. Since the emergence of the biotechnology industry, 'biopiracy' has become a lightning rod for activists."―from the Introduction
The appropriation of plants and traditional knowledge by corporations and other entities is often called biopiracy. Such practices arise from a cultural milieu that systematically marginalizes non-Western forms of knowledge, which are devalued as "folk knowledge" or characterized as inferior. Global Biopiracy rethinks the role of international law and legal concepts, global patent systems, and international agricultural research institutions as they affect legal ownership and control of plants and the knowledge that makes them valuable. Ikechi Mgbeoji first examines the Western assumptions and biases that inform the patent system, international law, and institutions affecting farmers around the globe. He next analyzes the cultural and economic traits that divide the industrialized world and the developing world. Finally, Mgbeoji confronts the phenomenal loss of human cultures and plant diversity that has already occurred and that will continue in the future unless protective measures are implemented and enforced.
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Are you concerned about the exploitation of plants and traditional knowledge by corporations? Do you believe in the importance of preserving biological diversity and protecting indigenous cultures? Look no further than Global Biopiracy: Patents, Plants, and Indigenous Knowledge. This thought-provoking book sheds light on the pressing issues surrounding biopiracy, inviting you to question the integrity of plant life forms and the need for a just international economic order.
At the heart of biopiracy lies a fundamental disregard for non-Western forms of knowledge. It’s time to challenge this cultural bias and give value to the wealth of wisdom held by indigenous communities worldwide. Global Biopiracy dives deep into international law, patent systems, and agricultural research institutions, providing a fresh perspective on the legal ownership and control of plants and the invaluable knowledge they embody.
Do you long for a world where the voices and contributions of farmers from all corners of the globe are respected and upheld? This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the cultural and economic factors that perpetuate the divide between the industrialized world and the developing world. Through this exploration, we gain a deeper understanding of the urgent need for protective measures to safeguard human cultures and plant diversity.
Don't let the theft of traditional knowledge and the extinction of plant species go unchallenged. Join the fight against biopiracy and become an advocate for change. Global Biopiracy: Patents, Plants, and Indigenous Knowledge will arm you with the knowledge needed to influence policy and effect real transformation. Take action now and get your copy today.
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