The Omnivore’s Dilemma
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Nature vs. Human Intervention
Pleasure and Happiness
Compromise
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The Omnivore’s Dilemma
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Michael Pollan
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Introduction
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Plot Summary
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Summary & Analysis
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Themes
All Themes
Nature vs. Human Intervention
Pleasure and Happiness
Compromise
Interconnectedness
Efficiency and Utility
Quotes
Characters
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Michael Pollan
Joel Salatin
George Naylor
Gene Kahn
Drew and Myra Goodman
Paul Rozin
Fritz Haber
Steer number 534
Rosie
Sir Albert Howard
Earl Butz
Bev Eggleston
Peter Singer
Terms
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The Omnivore’s Dilemma
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Corn
Grass
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