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Mark bittman lays out a sorrowful past when it comes to food. He offers a way we can transform current practices and move toward a better future.
Cons
Mark bittman's book is basically a leftist rant about the evils of capitalism (which is why socialist countries are so much better off & healthier than us) the author's thesis is a tired old solution of distribution of land and wealth as per socia... Read More
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I thought it was very interesting i love history books with different focus points and my history nerd side was fully satisfied... Read More
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Many pieces of literature start analysing the history of mankind through the lenses of politics geography and culture but little of those which treating the roles of foods as the defining factor which constitute our civilisation
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
And this is the central theme repeated throughout this book that we are basically fckedup with our current food system whose purpose is no longer to provide nourishment to the people but rather generating more profits for the actors behind the heavilyindustrialised food industry
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Capitalism is one thing to blame in this book as it promises everlasting economic growth an idea that at times threaten the sustainability of nature
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Basically mark bittman has two proposals in this book
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
At times this first proposal would need the backing of government support or some powerful local actors who are able to influence government decision in passing some legislation that could benefit small and local farmers
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is less sound and the author himself acknowledges that changing our habits is not an easy task especially when we are educated in a culture that favours instant edible foods and there are countless supplies from the industry
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Most of mark bittman’s ideas in this book are depressing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
And it will be more depressing if you read it while eating your big burger procured from the closest mcdonald’s franchise while drinking ultrasugared diet coke i wouldn’t recommend both
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