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  • Schlosser, Eric.
     
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    Fast food nation : the dark side of the all-American meal / Eric Schlosser.
    by Schlosser, Eric.
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    New York : HarperCollins, 2002. 2002.
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  • Fast food restaurants -- United States.
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  • Food industry and trade -- United States.
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  • Convenience foods -- United States.
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    The purpose of this book, about the fast food industry, is best summarized by the author within the introduction: "I do not mean to suggest that fast food is solely responsible for every social problem now haunting the United States. In some cases (such as the malling and sprawling of the West) the fast food industry has been a catalyst and a symptom of larger economic trends. In other cases (such as the rise of franchising and the spread of obesity) fast food has played a more central role. By tracing the diverse influences of fast food I hope to shed light not only on the workings of an important industry, but also on a distinctively American way of viewing the world." This book recounts the history behind the uprising of fast food to become a dominant force in our modern society. However, what most of us do not know is : "what lies behind the shiny, happy surface of every fast food transaction". Eric goes on to investigate every aspect of the fast food industry: people, cattle, vegetables, health etc. The storytelling techniques that he uses throughout the book bring this expose to life. The stories are descriptive, personal and touching. A very educative and enlightening read, and a rude (much needed) awakening about the food industry in general and the fast food industry in particular.
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