This project argues that the opponents of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have amplified the socially derived feelings of risk that the public harbors towards GMOs in five European countries including Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK. Through interviews with elite members of GMO opponent organizations and analysis of their publications, we have determined that GMO opponents are amplifying the factors of control and unknown risk. Recommendations were given to aid in the depolarization of the GMO debate.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Kolpak, Adrianne Lynn
• BenDor, Todd K.
• Young, Maureen A.

Subject

• Well-Being
• Health
• Industry
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02C006I

Keyword

• Genetically modified foods
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Krueger, Robert
• Jamison, Wes V.

Year

• 2002

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright