Berkeley Writers at Work: Michael Pollan

Subject:

Social Sciences

Institution Name:

UC Berkeley

Collection:

Webcast UC Berkeley Events

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

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 Society of the United States.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Primary Source

Media Format:

Audio, Video

Conditions of Use:

Custom License
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