A science-based corrective to the groundswell of misinformation about food and how it's produced, examining in detail local and organic food, food companies, nutrition labeling, ethical treatment of animals, environmental impact, and every other aspect from farm to table.
... through a mix of history, science and reportage, [Paarlberg] makes a convincing case ... Chapter by chapter, Resetting the Table demolishes the preconceived beliefs of smart eaters raised on progressive, post-1960s culinary social movements ... is sure to be controversial, and should be widely read and debated.
... broadly and deeply informed discussion of the life-and-death issues over how we grow, process, and consume our food ... All in all, an almost indispensable guide to our food system—and how to make that system work better.
