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We're living on corn!

Tim Flannery1

  • 1Macquarie University, Sydney.

The New York Review of Books
|June 29, 2007
PubMed
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This review examines Michael Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and Bill McKibben's "Deep Economy," exploring sustainable food systems and community-based economic models for a durable future.

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Area of Science:

  • Food systems analysis
  • Ecological economics
  • Sustainable development

Background:

  • Reviews Michael Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals," which investigates the environmental and social implications of modern food production.
  • Examines Bill McKibben's "Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future," focusing on alternative economic paradigms centered on localism and sustainability.

Observation:

  • Pollan's work dissects the complex "food chain" from farm to table, highlighting the ecological costs of industrial agriculture.
  • McKibben's analysis critiques globalized, growth-oriented economies, advocating for localized, resilient systems that prioritize community well-being and environmental health.

Findings:

  • Both authors converge on the need for a paradigm shift towards more localized, transparent, and ecologically sound food and economic systems.

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  • The review synthesizes their arguments, emphasizing the interconnectedness of food choices, economic structures, and long-term societal resilience.

    • Implications:

    • The findings suggest that adopting principles from "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and "Deep Economy" can foster more sustainable and equitable communities.
    • This review underscores the importance of conscious consumption and community-centered economic development for a durable and thriving future.