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Buying influence

Authors :
Hughes, Jon
Source :
The Ecologist. June, 2006, Vol. 36 Issue 5, 22-23
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Lord David Sainsbury has a charitable foundation Gatsby through which he funds research into GM and nanotechnology. Using this donations and private properties he buys political parties to dictate the government policy on science. Sainsbury's decision has a direct impact on trade, education and environment.

Subjects

Subjects :
Charitable foundations -- Officials and employees
Charitable foundations -- Donations
Dictatorship -- Analysis
Charitable contributions -- Political aspects
Company business management
Environmental issues

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02613131
Volume :
36
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Ecologist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.147492369

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