THE OMNIVORE’S DILEMMA MISREPRESENTS SCIENCE AND ECONOMY
Introduction
Scientists and economists spend few hours in their beds always thinking of how to feed and ensure safety for the ever increasing world’s population. In his argument however, Michael Pollan is selective of the articles and facts he refers to regarding the way food is preserved, transported, hunted, planted, prepared and consumed. In essence, The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals presents a view that the present food is not only unhealthy but also carries unethical and immoral philosophies. However, if we were to consider the food issue by referring to the scientific work ...