Our review of : The Omnivore’s Dilemma

A Natural History of Four Meals

Written by : Michael Pollan

Release date : 01-01-06

4.5 out of 5 - Based on 8,746

Retail price : $35.00

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This book by Michael Pollan takes a close look at our modern food system and the four different meals that make it up. He asks hard questions about where our food comes from, how it’s produced, and what impact this has on both us and the planet. The Omnivore’s Dilemma offers insights into topics such as sustainable agriculture, organic production, genetic modification, factory farming, and more. It is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the complex world of food today.

For who is this book for ?

This book is for anyone who wants to understand where their food comes from, how it’s produced, and the impact this has on both us and the planet. It’s essential reading for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture, organic production, genetic modification, or factory farming.

Pros :

  • The Omnivore’s Dilemma provides an in-depth look at our modern food system
  • It asks tough questions about where our food comes from and how it’s produced
  • The book offers insights into topics such as sustainable agriculture, organic production, genetic modification, factory farming, and more

Cons :

  • The Omnivore’s Dilemma can be dense and difficult to read at times.
  • It doesn’t offer any easy solutions to the food system’s many problems.
  • Some of the topics it covers are complex and nuanced, which could make them tough for some readers to understand.

Learn more about the author

Michael Pollan is a journalist and author who has written extensively about food, agriculture, and the environment. His books include The Omnivore’s Dilemma, In Defense of Food, The Botany of Desire, and Cooked. He teaches at Harvard University and UC Berkeley.

Reader Reviews

“The Omnivore’s Dilemma is an amazing book. It completely changed my outlook on food and the way it is produced.”

“In the vast literature on food, Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma is an instant classic. Brilliantly written and meticulously researched, it offers a new way of looking at our relationship to the natural world.”

“A masterpiece…It is the best book about food I have ever read. – Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature “

“The Omnivore’s Dilemma is an amazing book. It has completely changed the way I think about food, and it has made me much more interested in where my food comes from. This book should be required reading for everyone.”

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