Berkeley Writers at Work with Michael Pollan

Pollan reads from his work, is interviewed about his writing process, and answers questions from the audience.
Michael Pollan is Knight Professor of Journalism at the Graduate School and director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism. He is a contributing writer at the "New York Times Magazine", and the author of three books: "The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World"; "A Place of My Own"; and "Second Nature". For many years he served as Executive Editor of "Harper's Magazine". His writing has won numerous awards, including the Reuters/World Conservation Union Global Award in Environmental Journalism, the James Beard Award, and the Genesis Award from the Humane...

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[ForexReviewsCentral]

yeah i'll agreed



[ntiego]

he's an amazing person!

[jojo808]

"Ton of corn" =D 0:11:00 is pretty the start. One cool thing about Pollan is he don't try to throw crazy slants in the mix , or add much if any sensationalism to the info .

He is wisely reluctant to gives an opinion ,instead joyfully laying down some facts.

[anihead]

Anyone know where I can find the corn quote? The one with a ton of corn...?

[eltearpdx]

New interviews with Michael Pollan at cookingupastory channel or site.

[ashtongrist]

I like cheetos, thats what I buy at supermarkets.

[Siamese25]

I'm reading the Omnivore's Dilemma right now for pleasure and for my reserach project on the Organic Food industry. It has been so helpful as a source. His writing is very satirical... it keeps me interested ;P