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About Michael Pollan
American food writer and journalist, Pollan is best known for his accessible yet rigorous exploration of how food systems shape health, culture, and the environment. His work bridges science, ethics, and everyday life, offering clear guidance on sustainable living and mindful eating.
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Books by Michael Pollan
Omnivore's Dilemma. A Natural History of Four Meals
2006
Food rules
2009
In Defense of Food
2008
A Place of My Own
1997
Cooked
2013