Fast food nation by eric schlosser anaheim was a small town in those days, surrounded by ranches and farms. In considering the effect fast food has had abroad, schlosser emphasizes the significance of his research. Fast food nation is a groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that may change the way america thinks about the way it eats. It thoroughly explains what happens at the slaughterhouses all over the country. Eric schlosser peels back that wrapper to show the real world of fast food big corporations using people and peoples ignorance to rise in power, drive out the little guy, and make more and more money for themselves. Fast food nation in his book fast food nation 2001, eric schlosser argues that fast food has greatlyinfluenced american society and culture. It would be wrong to portray schlossers book as just another antimcdonalds.
Nov 17, 2006 the film adaptation of eric schlossers bestselling book is far too rich and complicated to be understood as a simple, highminded polemic. Table of contents next page downloadable printable version. Free study guide for fast food nation by eric schlosser. Thats a lengthy list of charges, but eric schlosser makes them stick with an artfulmix. Thus far in the book, schlosser has focused on specific people in specific locations colorado springs, greeley, etc. The new yorker eric schlosser is a contributing editor for the atlantic and the author of fast food nation, reefer madness, and chew on this with charles wilson.
He has received a national magazine award and a sidney hillman foundation award for reporting. Its not only a critique of fast food, the chemicals we are ingesting and the health problems we are facing, it is also critical of a system that allows exploitation of young, old and immigrant workers, and of the suburban sprawl. Eric schlosser established his credibility throughout the book by backing up everything he said. Eric schlossers fast food nation is a good oldfashioned muckraking expose in the tradition of the. The book reveals the terrible methods and working conditions caused in great part by the fast food industrys focus on profit that are used to create our food. Ten years after his seminal book fast food nation, eric schlosser reflects on how little has changed in the production, safety, and consumption in americabut why hes still hopeful. Fast food nation by eric schlosser, 9780547750330, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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In 1998, the seed of fast food nation appeared in rolling stone magazine. But, according to fast food nation, the fast food establishment has been serving up much more than just cheap hamburgers and greasy fries. Read free book excerpt from fast food nation by eric schlosser, page 6 of 6. In his book fast food nation, eric schlosser shows how the fast food industry has infiltrated every corner of american society.
Now hes served up a second helping, and faces a fresh onslaught from critics. Schlossers ability to subtly drop facts regarding the negative aspects of the fast food industry that so profoundly swayed the reader wa extremely effective. Fast food nation step 3 ledford 1 discussion guide. But behind the bright colors, the mascots, and the friendly clerk smile is a whole different world of fast food. What the allamerican meal is doing to the world schlosser, eric. Everything you dont want to know about fast food, schlosser was fast food nation interview.
Jul, 2017 ten years after his seminal book fast food nation, eric schlosser reflects on how little has changed in the production, safety, and consumption in americabut why hes still hopeful. In fact, some chains openly embrace zero training as their ultimate goal. He vows to trace the impact of fast food companies both backward and forward in the food chainfrom the farmers who raise steer and grow potatoes, to the agribusinesses that process the food, to the restaurants like. Eric schlosser has visited the state of the art labs where scientists recreate the flavors. What the allamerican meal is doing to the world new ed by schlosser, eric isbn. First serialized by rolling stone in 1999, the book has drawn comparisons to upton sinclairs 1906 muckraking novel the jungle. The film adaptation of eric schlossers bestselling book is far too rich and complicated to be understood as a simple, highminded polemic. In 2001, fast food nation was published to critical acclaim and became an international bestseller. Fast food nation pdf summary eric schlosser 12min blog. Schlosser closes the book with two important messages.
Fast food nation shows how the fast food industry has massive consequences on many other aspects of our lives, including our education, health and working conditions. He vows to trace the impact of fast food companies both backward and forward in the food chainfrom the farmers who raise steer and grow potatoes, to the agribusinesses that process the food, to the restaurants like mcdonalds that sell it, to the consumers who eat it. He tells of the disturbing reality that is american life today. Fast food has become a veritable american institution, with restaurants serving a quick bite in every strip mall and roadside rest area across the country. As he discusses the development of the nation in relation to the development of the fast food chains, schlosser begins to paint a picture of how philosophies introduced within organizations such as mcdonalds have served to reduce the general quality of. Eric schlossers fast food nation is a thorough investigation of all of the parts of the fast food industry similar to the jungle by upton sinclair. Apr 06, 2001 eric schlosser follows the food chain in the us, home of the fast food franchise. One of the best reasons to read eric schlosser s blazing critique of the american fastfood industry is his bleak portrayal of the alienation of millions of lowpaid employees it would be wrong to portray schlossers book as just another antimcdonalds diatribe. Schlosser charts this transformation by tracking many different people. Fast food nation by eric schlosser essay book analysis.
As an investigative journalist, eric schlosser has approached his research and writing with a comprehensive. In 1998 schlosser wrote an investigative piece on the fast food industry for rolling stone. Eric investigates on the different locations where food is prcessed and learns how everything started in the business or in the world. Summary by eric schlosser analysis booknotes download. This book recounts the history behind the uprising of fast food to become a dominant force in our modern society. Eric schlossers fast food nation is a good oldfashioned muckraking expose in the tradition of the american way of death thats as disturbing as it is irresistibleexhaustively researched, frighteningly convincingchanneling the spirits of upton sinclair and rachel carson schlossers research is impressivestatistics, reportage, firstperson accounts and interviews, mixing the personal with the global. Whenever he made a claim he would have a valid reason for doing so. After reading this book, you shouldnt find that a hard choice to make. The dark side of the allamerican meal 2001 is a book by investigative journalist eric schlosser that examines the local and global influence of the united states fast food industry. This study guide consists of approximately 47 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of fast food nation. He employs a long, cold burn, a quiet and impassioned accumulation of detail, with calm, wit and clarity.
Now the subject of a film by richard linklater, eric schlossers explosive bestseller fast food nation. In hisnew york times bestseller, national magazine awardwinning journalist eric schlosser charts the fast food industrys enormous impact on our health, landscape, economy, politics and culture as he transforms the way america thinks about what it eats. Eric schlossers book on the economy and strategies of the fastfood business should be read by anyone who likes to take their children to fastfood restaurants. Its not just ridgemont high anymore its fast times all around the world. In the opening pages of fast food nation, eric schlosser makes a. Thats a lengthy list of charges, but here eric schlosser makes them stick with an artful mix of. The dark side of the allamerican meal is a 2001 book written by investigative journalist eric schlosser that examines the local and global. Fast food nation by eric schlosser essay 1205 words bartleby. What the allamerican meal is doing to the world tells the story of our love affair with fast food britain eats more fast food than any other country in europe. Eric schlosser has all the details in fast food nation. Eric schlossers book fast food nation delves deep into the intricate workings of the fast food industry to expose mistreatment and cruelty towards workers in the business, just as upton sinclair had done in the early.
Given my distaste for fast food and the general knowledge of its detrimental effect on the american diet, i didnt expect to find any revelations in fast food nation. If you ever eat in fast food restaurants, you should read this book. Fast food nation by eric schlosser essay 1205 words. That is one of the main reasons people buy fast food. Author eric schlosser discusses the dramatisation of his junk food book fast food nation. Eric goes on to investigate every aspect of the fast food industry. Fast food nation is a fascinating and very readable book. Eric schlosser is an american journalist and author known for investigative journalism.
Schlosser shows how the fast food industry conquered both appetite and landscape. He is the author of the new york times bestsellers fast food nation and command and control, as well as reefer madness and chew on this. The aim of his book, developed from articles written for rolling stone. Schlosser writes that this is a book about fast food, the values it embodies, and the world it has made. This is a great book to read if youre just getting interested in the politics and. Now the subject of a film by richard linklater, eric schlosser s explosive bestseller fast food nation.
Fast food nation by eric schlosser the 955th greatest. Eric schlossers compelling new book, fast food nation, will not only make you think twice before eating your next hamburger, but it will also make you think about the fallout that the fast food industry has had on americas social and cultural landscape. Fast food nation by eric schlosser professional moron. Fast food nation by eric schlosser book discussion questions. Eric schlosser on obesity, kids, and fast food pr pr watch. Schlosser discusses the eagerness of fast food companies to avoid hiring skilled workers and to rely instead upon highly unskilled workers.
Nation what the allamerican meal is doing to the world. But what they may not know about is the cocktail of chemicals that. Eric schlossers expose revealed how the fast food industry has altered the landscape of america, widened the gap between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and transformed food production throughout the world. His chief objection is not that it tastes badfar from it, he insists, going on to examine, for instance, why mcdonalds fries lauded by the likes of julia child and james. It started to turn public opinion against fast food. Fast food nation is an informational book that lets readers in on the actual food process. Jan 17, 2001 fast food nation is a fascinating and very readable book. His writing has appeared in the atlantic monthly, rolling stone, new yorker, vanity fair, and nation. Britain eats more fast food than any other country in. Aug 10, 2001 given my distaste for fast food and the general knowledge of its detrimental effect on the american diet, i didnt expect to find any revelations in fast food nation. Five years ago, eric schlosser changed the way we ate with fast food nation. Everything you dont want to know about fast food, schlosser was.
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