The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
A Natural History of Four Meals
The book delves into the question of what we should have for dinner. It explores the paradox of the omnivore's dilemma, detailing the food chains that link farm to table, and explaining how the industrial revolution has changed the way we eat. The book also discusses the implications of our modern diet on our health and the environment, suggesting that we should return to more traditional methods of food production and consumption. It advocates for a more conscious and sustainable approach to eating.
The 920th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 183,500
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 55th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 75th on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (USA))
- 50 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- The 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism (GQ)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- 25 Books to Read Before you Die: 21st Century (Powell's Books)