First published 2006
Michael Pollan embarks on a revelatory journey, tracing our food from Iowa cornfields to the modern supermarket. As he navigates the bewildering choices before us, he uncovers the hidden forces shaping what ends up on our plates - and the profound impact our dietary decisions have on the planet's health. With vivid reporting and thought-provoking analysis, Pollan's definitive account of the American way of eating will forever change how you look at dinner.
Genres: science, social-science, agriculture, non-fiction, food, food-and-drink
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, personal-journey
Setting: South Dakota, Kansas, California, East Coast, Virginia, United States
450 pages · Paperback · Penguin