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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals (Large Print)

by Michael Pollan

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Pollan writes about the ecology of the food humans eat and why--what it is, in fact, that we are eating. Discussing industrial farming, organic food, and what it is like to hunt and gather food, this is a surprisingly honest and self-aware account of the evolution of the modern diet.

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I loved this book! Literally couldn't put it down. It has totally changed the way I think about food, shop for food and eat!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780786289523
Subtitle:
A Natural History of Four Meals (Unabridged)
Publisher:
Thorndike Press
Author:
Pollan, Michael
Subject:
History
Subject:
Nutrition
Subject:
Food habits
Subject:
Customs & Traditions
Subject:
Food preferences.
Subject:
Anthropology - General
Edition Description:
Large Print
Large Print:
Y
Series:
Thorndike Nonfiction
Publication Date:
October 2006
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
711
Dimensions:
8.36x5.82x1.42 in. 1.82 lbs.
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals (Large Print)
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Product details 711 pages Thorndike Press - English 9780786289523 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Pollan writes about the ecology of the food humans eat and why--what it is, in fact, that we are eating. Discussing industrial farming, organic food, and what it is like to hunt and gather food, this is a surprisingly honest and self-aware account of the evolution of the modern diet.
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