The dark side of the allamerican meal by eric schlosser and give it 2 stars for its informative and. Fast food nation is the kind of book that you hope young people read because it demonstrates far better than any social studies class the need for government regulation, the unchecked power of. He even ventures to england and germany to clock the rate at which those countries are becoming fast food nations. One of the ironies of americas fast food industry is that a business so dedicated to conformity was founded by iconoclasts and selfmade men, by entrepreneurs willing to defy conventional opinion.
It thoroughly explains what happens at the slaughterhouses all over the country. Fast food nation study guide contains a biography of eric schlosser, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. I read the book in 2012, 11 years after fast food nation was originally published but i have failed to see any of the changes highlighted in the book taking hold. Instead, schlosser sees fast food as a manifestation of the capitalist values that have shaped america since the end of the. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The dark side of the allamerican meal top rated 30min series by chris woods. The word file is viewable with any pc or mac and can be further adjusted if you want to mix questions around andor add your own headers for things like name, period, and date. A look at the fastfood industry by eric schlosser flashcards. Why the fries taste good in eric schlossers fast food nation. Fast food nation by eric schlosser overdrive rakuten. Fast food nation the groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that has changed the way america thinks about the way it eats and spent. Unlike the restaurants and food preparatory processes discussed, the statistics and case studies of fast food nation are palatable.
Schlosser effectively demonstrates how fastfood companies, which. Im afraid that blaming our widespread obesity problem on fast food is a gross oversimplification. Things arent quite that bad, but at the same time, fast food has made a complex problem even more so. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. And he does not consider the explosion of fast food in american to be a sign of weakness on the part of lazy. After reading this book, you shouldnt find that a hard choice to make. 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.
Mar, 2012 in 2001, fast food nation was published to critical acclaim and became an international bestseller. The dark side of the allamerican meal from the worlds largest community of readers. Topics food, fast food, government, business, capitalism language english. Which excerpt from fast food nation best states a reason supporting the authors claim that fast food restaurants follow the assembly line model. He has received a national magazine award and a sidney hillman foundation award for reporting. Apr 06, 2001 during my research for the book, i ate an enormous amount of fast food. Review in this video, eric schlosser speaks about his book, fast food nation, a work that stands on the shoulders of his predecessors.
Inspired by the incendiary new york times bestseller that exposed the hidden facts behind americas fast food industry, fast food nation. After reading this book, you shouldnt find that a hard choice to. Eric schlossers expose revealed how the fast food industry has altered the landscape of america, widened the gap between. Its not only a critique of fast food, the chemicals we are ingesting and the. Notes this chapter provides a historical backdrop from which schlossers discussion of the fastfood nation will begin. Here, the author provides a somewhat nostalgic look into the exciting postworld war ii era when the economy was great and big dreams were possible. Fast food nation is the kind of book that you hope young people read because it demonstrates far better than any social studies class the need for government regulation, the unchecked power of multinational corporations and the importance of our everyday decisions. Fast food nation by eric schlosser books the guardian.
This tale serves as a backdrop for schlossers real projectwhich is to illuminate the machination of the contemporary fastfood nation. Eric investigates on the different locations where food is prcessed and learns how everything started in the business or in the world. In 2001, fast food nation was published to critical acclaim and became an international bestseller. And he does not consider the explosion of fast food in american to be a sign of weakness on the part of lazy consumers. Fast food nation ebook by eric schlosser rakuten kobo. Jan 17, 2001 a tale full of sound, fury, and popping grease. His chief objection is not that it tastes badfar from it, he insists, going on to examine, for instance, why mcdonalds. Fast food nation by eric schlosser, read by rick adamson by prh. Aug 12, 2007 it is possible to download this book anywhere. Amber joins an environmental group at her school and stages an illconceived protest at the processing plant. That is one of the main reasons people buy fast food. The movie to which you refer has taken a few minor truths and blown them into a tale of monumental conspiracy and fraud.
Enjoy the full soundcloud experience with our free app. The book succeeds in taking a complex industry, introducing the reader to its history in the context of american industrial development, and disassembling it out by its major components. Eric schlosser in conversation with orville schell by eric. The dark side of the allamerican meal was a factual expose a passionate, crusading, factual expose designed to. Nov 17, 2006 fast food nation is full of incident but devoid of momentum. The dark side of the allamerican meal eric schlosser, author, rick adamson, read by, read by rick adamson. During my research for the book, i ate an enormous amount of fast food. In 1998 schlosser wrote an investigative piece on the fast food industry for rolling stone. Fattening up a controversial article published in rolling stone in 1999, schlosser considers all the ways in which fast food has lessened. Fast food nation points the way but, to resurrect an old fast food slogan, the choice is yours. Fast food nation audiobook abridged listen instantly.
Jan 17, 2001 fast food nation is a fascinating and very readable book. In this expose, awardwinning journalist eric schlosser explores the effects of the american fast food industry on global health, labor conditions, and the environment. Fast food nation by eric schlosser, introductionchapter. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or. The dark side of the allamerican meal by eric schlosser. The word file is viewable with any pc or mac and can be further adjusted if you want. Listen to fast food nation the dark side of the allamerican meal by eric schlosser available from rakuten kobo. Eric schlosser in conversation with orville schell. But the stance of the fast food industry on issues involving employee training, the minimum wage, labor unions, and overtime pay strongly suggests that its motives in hiring the young, the poor, and the handicapped are hardly altruistic. Fast food nation by eric schlosser, read by rick adamson. The dark side of the allamerican meal, published by houghton mifflin. A vocabulary list featuring fast food nation by eric schlosser, introductionchapter 4. Fast food nation is full of incident but devoid of momentum. Eric schlossers expose revealed how the fast food industry has altered the landscape of.
Fast food nation the groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that has changed the way america thinks about the way it eats and spent nearly four months on the new york. Fast food nation the groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that has changed the way america thinks about the way it eats and spent nearly four months on the new york times. 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. Here, the author provides a somewhat nostalgic look into the exciting postworld war. Based on the controversial bestselling novel, fast food nation is a provocative drama that cleverly depicts the lives of several intermingled characters who are all linked to the potentially perilous and corrupt fast food industry. Things arent quite that bad, but at the same time, fast food has. The fast food nation lesson plan is downloadable in pdf and word. 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 dark side of the allamerican meal audiobook by eric schlosser. The dark side of the allamerican meal fast food nation. Fast food nation eric schlosser interview duration.
Fast food nation by eric schlosser fast food nation open library. What are the differences between fast food nation the book. To a degree both engrossing and alarming, the story of fast food is the story of postwar america. 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. Fast food nation the groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that has changed the way america thinks about the way it eats and spent nearly four months on the new york times bestseller list now available on cassette. Fast food nation audiobook by eric schlosser 9780375419171. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. At burger king restaurants, frozen hamburger patties. Free online study guide, notes, and analysis for the full novel.
Schlosser effectively demonstrates how fastfood companies, which offer little in terms of nutrition, manipulate young minds in an effort sell their products. What are the differences between fast food nation the. Fattening up a controversial article published in rolling stone in 1999, schlosser considers all the ways in which fast food has lessened the quality of life in america. What began as a twopart article for the magazine turned into a groundbreaking book. Fast food nation is a groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that may change the way america thinks about the way it eats. Aug 24, 2008 the movie to which you refer has taken a few minor truths and blown them into a tale of monumental conspiracy and fraud. Fast food nation is a 2006 comedydrama film directed by richard linklater and written by linklater and eric schlosser. In some ways it reminds me of upton sinclairs the jungle. But throughout the book schlosser acknowledges the immense appeal of hamburgers and fries. Fast food nation is a book by eric schlosser, which uncovers the fast food industrys greed, unsanitary conditions, and almost. Fast food nation is a fascinating and very readable book. Fast food nation by eric schlosser, introductionchapter 4.
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