The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Book description
Today, buffeted by one food fad after another, America is suffering from what can only be described as a national eating disorder. Will it be fast food tonight, or something organic? Or perhaps something we grew ourselves? The question of what to have for dinner has confronted us since man discovered fire. But as Michael Pollan explains in this revolutionary book, how we answer it now, at the dawn of the twenty-first century, may determine our survival as a species. Packed with profound surprises, The Omnivore’s Dilemma is changing the way Americans think about the politics, perils, and pleasures of eating. Published in 2006, 450 pages.
Description from book jacket
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Discussion questions
The Omnivore’s Dilemma discussion questions from Sierra Online
Additional information
Michael Pollan’s website offers other articles, a book excerpt and reviews.
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