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One of the greatest strengths in Pollan's writing is the way his passion comes through so clearly. He thought very carefully about his subject before he started his research and writing. He designed his experiences so he could gather as much information as possible and make informed decisions about his choices. Pollan's writing style is clear and easy to understand. He includes factual information as well as personal experience to help persuade the reader.
This writer did not feel they were any weaknesses with the book. One could argue that Pollan did not set out to prove anything other than what he already knew or believed. That would be a valid criticism if Pollan's work was meant to be true scientific research. It is clear that Pollan had his ideas and opinions when he set out to write the book. The experiences he had supported his views. As has been stated, however, he was under no obligation to provide unbiased reporting. He stated his opinions and found the evidence to back them...
Instead, Pollan urges us to eat mindfully. That is something clearly missing from modern life, when most people find themselves gulping meals and snacks with little thought. As Pollan points out, there is plenty of food available that is bad for us. There are also ways we can eat better, without having to resort to the drastic experiments of which Pollan writes. He invites us to be thoughtful about the food we choose and think about what we eat. Pollan's book is extremely well-written. He is very knowledgeable about his topic. He has a way to make scientific information interesting and engaging. Obviously he has an agenda. He wants to persuade people to eat much more healthfully. He does not try to hard to be convincing, however. He does present his own opinion, but in many ways the facts speak for themselves.
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Pollan, M. (2006). The omnivore's dilemma. New York, NY:…
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Pollan, M. (2006). The omnivore's dilemma. New York, NY: Penguin.
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