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The Omnivore’s Dilemma - Michael Pollan (Book)
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The Omnivore’s Dilemma - Michael Pollan (Book)
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Title: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
Author: Michael Pollan
Date Published: April 11, 2006
Publisher: Penguin Press
Category: Nonfiction / Food & Nutrition / Environmental Studies
In The Omnivore’s Dilemma, journalist and food writer Michael Pollan investigates one of the most basic questions we face every day: What should we eat? Taking readers on a journey through the modern food system, Pollan explores the origins and consequences of four distinct meals—one from industrial agriculture, one from industrial organic farms, one from a small, sustainable farm, and one he forages and hunts himself. Along the way, he unpacks the ethical, environmental, and health-related implications of our food choices in an age where the supermarket offers an overwhelming array of options, many of them far removed from nature.
Pollan begins with a deep dive into America’s industrial food chain, revealing how heavily our diets rely on corn and fossil fuels. He then contrasts this with the organic movement, both the large-scale operations that mimic industrial models and smaller, integrated farms like Joel Salatin’s Polyface Farm, which embody ecological sustainability. Finally, he reflects on the deeply personal experience of creating a meal from scratch using only ingredients he has hunted, gathered, or grown.
Thought-provoking and eye-opening, The Omnivore’s Dilemma challenges readers to consider the true cost of what ends up on their plates. It is both a compelling narrative and a call to rethink the way we eat, blending science, philosophy, and storytelling to explore how we can nourish ourselves without harming the world we live in.
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