Eric schlosser in conversation with orville schell. One of the best reasons to read eric schlossers blazing critique of the american fastfood industry is his bleak portrayal of the alienation of millions of lowpaid. The dark side of the allamerican meal kindle edition by schlosser, eric. Fast food nation the dark side of the all american meal book summary. The dark side of the allamerican meal eric schlosser on. Jan 17, 2001 but behind the bright colors, the mascots, and the friendly clerk smile is a whole different world of fast food. The first edition of the novel was published in january 17th 2001, and was written by eric schlosser. Fast food nation has been criticized by the american meat institute, the national restaurant association, and the mcdonalds corporation, as well as by leading conservative publications. Eric schlosser in conversation with orville schell by eric. Fast food is heavily marketed to children and prepared by people who are barely older than children. Eric schlossers expose revealed how the fast food industry has altered the landscape of america, widened the gap between.
Fast food has had a huge impact on the people all around the nation and this book informs them of the work and bad habits put into making the food the way it is. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fast food nation. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 399 pages and is available in paperback format. The main characters of this non fiction, food and drink story are. Aug 19, 2008 leaving the cushy confines of the companys southern california boardroom for the immigrantstaffed slaughterhouses, teeming feedlots and cookie cutter strip malls of middle america, what don. Eric schlosser has visited the state of the art labs where scientists recreate the flavors. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Eric schlosser follows the food chain in the us, home of the fast food franchise. Fast food nation is a groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that may change the way america thinks about the way it eats. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id.
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Eric schlosser examines the influence of fast food on people all over the nation. Fast food nation by eric schlosser smart homework help. Pdf on nov 1, 2007, progler yusef and others published fast food nation find, read. Fast food nation points the way but, to resurrect an old fast food slogan, the choice is yours. Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm. Apr 06, 2001 eric schlosser follows the food chain in the us, home of the fast food franchise. 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. The book fast food nation by eric schlosser truly opened my eyes to the horrific things that go on behind the scenes in the fast food industry. Eric schlossers fast food nation is a good oldfashioned muckraking expose in the tradition. 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.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Its the nation s biggest buyer of beef, pork and potatoes, and the worlds biggest owner of retail property. The dark side of the allamerican meal is a 2001 book written by investigative journalist eric schlosser that examines the local and global influence of the united states fast food industry. The dark side of the allamerican meal c download by. Fast food nation pdf summary eric schlosser 12min blog. Eric schlosser is an investigative journalist and the author of fast food nation, reefer madness, and, most recently, command and control, which was a finalist for the pulitzer prize. Valid, entertaining and funny as hell eric schlosser, author of fast food nation a tongueincheek and burger in hand look at the legal, financial and physical costs of our hunger for fast food, by the funniest and most incisive new voice since michael moore. Schlosser could do for the fast food industry what rachel carsons silent spring did for producers of pesticides the times eric schlosser may be the upton sinclair for this age of mad cow disease he has a flair for dazzling scenesetting and an arsenal of startling facts fast food nation. In the opening pages of fast food nation, eric schlosser makes a series of observations about mcdonalds. Fast food nation is a book by eric schlosser, which uncovers the fast food industrys greed, unsanitary conditions, and almost. A short video summary of the book fast food nation by eric schlosser.
Though created by a handful of mavericks, the fast food industry. Schlosser shows how the fast food industry conquered both appetite and landscape. Schlosser says the reaction to mad cow disease proves the remarkable power that the fast food chains wield over the meatpacking industry. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Fast food is now served at restaurants, stadiums, airports, zoos, schools and. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Fast food nation by eric schlosser on free audio book download. Schlosser then turns a critical eye toward the hot topic of globalization a phenomenon launched by fast food. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in fast food nation, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and propelled the juggernaut of american cultural imperialism abroad. Most of all, i am concerned about its impact on the nations children. Though created by a handful of mavericks, the fast food ind. What the allamerican meal is doing to the world new ed by.
He has written for rolling stone, the atlantic, and the new yorker, among others, and has received a number of journalism. The aesthetics of fast food are of much less concern to me than its impact upon the lives of ordinary americans, both as workers and consumers. 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. Find summaries for every chapter, including a fast food nation chapter summary chart to help you understand the book. Eric schlosser as god as my witness, i shall never eat another hamburger as long as i shall live that s what i said after reading this book then the phone rang it was my friend who wanted to go grab a quick bite at wendy s i had a cheeseburger i never looked back baby it s not that this book paints the fast food.
One example of how service has changed is the concept of selfcheckouts. Colorados front range, or a group of cities including denver, colorado. Free summary of fast food nation by eric schlosser. Free study guide for fast food nation by eric schlosser. Eric schlosser begins his account of the american fast food industry by focusing on one region of the united states in particular. How has the fast food industry changed since the book was written.
Whats in the meat in eric schlosser s fast food nation. Fast food nation by eric schlosser books the guardian. Ppt fast food nation eric schlosser powerpoint presentation. First serialized by rolling stone in 1999, the book has drawn comparisons to upton sinclairs 1906 muckraking novel the jungle. Aug 14, 2007 peter singer and eric schlosser explore the broad and compelling issues and ethical dilemmas surrounding food production in the u. Its not just ridgemont high anymore its fast times all around the world. Bookcap study guides do not contain text from the actual book, and are not. The company operates about 28,000 restaurants around the world. Fast food is now served at restaurants, stadiums, airports, zoos, schools and universities, on cruise ships.