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Resource Pointer #101

October 15, 1996

For copies of the following resources, please contact 
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*New Partnerships for Sustainable Agriculture, 1996.* 
Lori Ann Thrupp, ed. Examines successful sustainable 
agriculture projects worldwide and argues that non-
chemical-intensive practices are capable of producing 
enough food for global food security, provided that they 
are implemented in a context of farmer participation and 
equitable distribution. Presents nine case studies of 
projects that stress alternative agriculture, farmer 
participation and collaboration among farmers, NGOs and 
government. Countries examined include Bangladesh, Cuba, 
Nicaragua, Philippines, Senegal and the U.S. 137 pp. 
US$13.95 plus $3.50 shipping. World Resources Institute 
Publications, P.O. Box 4852, Hampden Station, Baltimore, 
MD 21211; phone toll free (800) 822-0504 or (410) 516-
6963; fax (410) 516-6998.

*Growing Doubt: A Primer on Pesticides Identified as 
Endocrine Disruptors and/or Reproductive Toxicants, 
1996.* Charles Benbrook. Provides overview of pesticide 
impacts on endocrine system and reviews scientific 
literature on 20 pesticide active ingredients identified 
as endocrine disruptors and/or reproductive toxins. 
Describes in lay language pesticide use trends, routes 
of exposure and health effects for each chemical 
examined. Points out that endocrine effects of many 
pesticides are unknown, and calls on U.S. government to 
implement extensive research program for identifying 
other endocrine disrupting pesticides. 88 pp. US$10 plus 
$3 shipping. National Campaign for Pesticide Policy 
Reform, 7370 Cactus Thorn Lane, Tucson, AZ 85747; phone 
(520) 647-7036; fax (520) 647-7547; email ncppr@igc.org.

*Pesticide Residue Monitoring Data Base, 1996.* 
(Computer data base on diskette). U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration (FDA). Includes 1995 data regarding 
pesticide residues detected on food in U.S. Presents 
findings by country-of-origin, food product and 
pesticide active ingredient. Three diskettes. US$50 plus 
$4 shipping. National Technical Information Service, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, 
Springfield, VA 22161; phone (703) 487-4650; fax (703) 
321-8547; http://www.ncis.gov.

*Regulating Agricultural Biotechnology in Europe: 
Harmonisation Difficulties, Opportunities, Dilemmas, 
1996.* (In "Science and Public Policy, volume 23, number 
3, June 1996). Les Levidow, et.al. Discusses 
biotechnology regulation in Europe, focusing on the 1990 
Deliberate Release Directive 90/220, European Community 
legislation which created a framework for addressing 
biotechnology risks. Describes history of European 
biotechnology regulation and analyzes conflicting 
conceptions of risk. 22 pp. Centre for Technology 
Strategy, Open University, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, 
England; phone (44 1908) 653-759; fax (44 1908) 652-175.

*Consumers or Citizens? 1996.* Center for Commercial 
Free Public Education. Examines strategies by DuPont, 
Shell Oil, plastics industry and other business groups 
to use public education to market themselves as 
environmentally friendly. Describes content of corporate  
"environmental education" materials, including videos 
and posters, and argues that these distort truth for 
sake of public relations. Includes suggestions for how 
parents, students and activists can challenge corporate 
marketing in schools. 37 pp. US$7. UNPLUG, 360 Grand 
Avenue, #385, Oakland, CA 94610; phone (510) 268-1100; 
fax (510) 268-1277; email unplug@igc.org.

We encourage those interested in having resources listed 
in the Online Resource Pointer to send review copies of 
publications, videos or other sources to our office 
(address listed below) or to contact Information Program 
Associates Adam Kirshner or Gina Schilling for further 
information.  

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