Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma examines the origin of food and the process of industrial agriculture, as well as the consequences it has on the human body and the environment.
Fast Facts:
- Author: Michael Pollan
- Publication: 2006
- New York Times "Top Ten Books of the Year" 2006
- Examines organic farming behind the scenes
- Inspired by Animal Liberation- Peter Singer
The Omnivore's Dilemma Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to Michael Pollan
- Official Site: About Michael Pollan
- Wikipedia: Michael Pollan
- UC Berkeley News: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals (2006)
- PBS Frontline: Modern Meat Interview: Michael Pollan
- YouTube: Beyond the Barcode: The Local Food Revolution (Time: 01:27)
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Is reading "The Omnivore's Dilemma." Have any of you guys read this before? What did you think? #eco #organic #green #sustainable(1 Answer)
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I have! I found it to be a very interesting read. Pollan states from the beginning that his intention with that book isn't to really put forth ...
Is there an opposite to being vegetarian? A carnivore is a flesh eating animal, but not to the exclusion of eating vegetables.(2 Answers)
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I think the term you're looking for is "Omnivore" which is something that eats both animals and plants. The opposite of a vegetarian would be a carnivore ...
Why is it rated pg 13?(0 Answers)
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