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I agree with the overall message of the book, but i think it desperately needed an editor.
Much of the scientific reasoning i found poorly explained and confusing, and much of the literature is poorly cited. There are too many instances of a study result stated as a fact, rather than a supporting reference with an explanation of the study as rationale- science is not black and white. All results must be given with context, which tells me that the author doesn’t have a clear scientific understanding and is cherry picking. The many references to her grandfathers work to give the author credibility was weird.
A significant portion of the text is redundant, and the structure follows that of a rant without clear organization. I felt like the author was rambling at me with a raised voice. The text is published through her own institution, which explains things. Overall this left a bad taste in my mouth and wouldn’t recommend this over text over others in the pro-organic category (would rec “the soil will save us” or “the world according to Monsanto”)
Much of the scientific reasoning i found poorly explained and confusing, and much of the literature is poorly cited. There are too many instances of a study result stated as a fact, rather than a supporting reference with an explanation of the study as rationale- science is not black and white. All results must be given with context, which tells me that the author doesn’t have a clear scientific understanding and is cherry picking. The many references to her grandfathers work to give the author credibility was weird.
A significant portion of the text is redundant, and the structure follows that of a rant without clear organization. I felt like the author was rambling at me with a raised voice. The text is published through her own institution, which explains things. Overall this left a bad taste in my mouth and wouldn’t recommend this over text over others in the pro-organic category (would rec “the soil will save us” or “the world according to Monsanto”)