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 groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that may change the way america thinks about the way it eats. And the fit between the authors reporting and his narrative style is just about perfect. 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. Colorados front range, or a group of cities including denver, colorado.
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. Prior to the rise of large meatpacking plants, people would become ill from bad food in small, localized arenas. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. An ensemble piece examining the health risks involved in the fast food industry and its environmental and social consequences as well. The dark side of the allamerican meal unknown edition by schlosser, eric. 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.
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. Jan 17, 2001 fast food nation is a fascinating and very readable book. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on litcharts. Fast food nation is a book by eric schlosser, which uncovers the fast food industrys greed. The first fast food restaurants began primarily in response to the automobile and highways. In 1998, the seed of fast food nation appeared in rolling stone magazine. The dark side of the allamerican meal by eric schlosser is not just a book about food, but also a wideranging critique of american society. The dark side of the allamerican meal 9780060938451 by schlosser, eric and a great selection of similar new, used. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. In eric schlosseris novel, fast food nation, he uses an informative and persuasive style in order to enlighten americans on ithe dark side of the allamerican meal. Fast food nation is a 2006 comedydrama film directed by richard linklater and written by linklater and eric schlosser. Don henderson greg kinneara marketing executive at mickeys fast food restaurant chain, home of the big onehas a problem. With greg kinnear, bruce willis, catalina sandino moreno, wilmer valderrama.
Responding to the demands of the fast food and supermarket chains the meatpacking giants have cut costs by cutting wages. 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. Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm between rich and poor, fueled an. The history of the twentieth century was dominated by the struggle against tota. The dark side of the allamerican meal from the worlds largest community of readers. They have turned one of the nation s best manufacturing jobs into one of the lowest paying, created by a migrant industrial workforce of poor immigrants, tolerated high injury rates, and spawned rural ghettos in the american. Aug 14, 2007 peter singer and eric schlosser explore the broad and compelling issues and ethical dilemmas surrounding food production in the u. It can detect the firing of a longrange missile, anywhere in the world, before that missile has left the launch pad. To a degree both engrossing and alarming, the story of fast food is the story of postwar america.
Free study guide for fast food nation by eric schlosser. On any given day, one out of four americans opts for a quick and cheap meal at a fast food restaurant, without giving either its. Thats a lengthy list of charges, but eric schlosser makes them stick with an artful mix of firstrate reportage, wry wit, and careful reasoning. The book is a work of nonfiction with chapters that cover the dangers of the fast food economy, from slaughterhouse conditions to health issues to environmental devastation. New york times bestseller, with a new afterwordschlosser has a flair for dazzling scenesetting and an arsenal of startling facts. These maps show the distribution of the nations most popular chains. They have turned one of the nations best manufacturing jobs into one of the lowest paying, created by a migrant industrial workforce of poor immigrants, tolerated high injury rates, and spawned rural ghettos in the american. Schlosser clearly demonstrates that this industry alone has been. The film, an international coproduction of the united states and the united kingdom, is loosely based on the schlossers bestselling 2001 nonfiction book fast food nation. Now, because meat is distributed all over the nation, an outbreak of food poisoning in one town may indicate nationwide epidemic. Fast food nation by eric schlosser overdrive rakuten overdrive. The dark side of the allamerican meal kindle edition by schlosser, eric.
The prose moves gracefully between vignette and exposition, assembling great quantities of data in small areas without bursting at the seams. Schlossers expose has since been expanded to a book and then a movie, and still international love affair with fast food continues. Fast food nation summary from litcharts the creators of. Mar, 2012 in 2001, fast food nation was published to critical acclaim and became an international bestseller. At the very least, schlosser makes it hard to go on eating fast food in blissful ignorance. Invision employees share their remote work secrets. Schlosser then turns a critical eye toward the hot topic of globalization a phenomenon launched by fast food. What are the differences between fast food nation the book. In the opening pages of fast food nation, eric schlosser makes a series of observations about mcdonalds. Over the past few weeks, weve really ripped into fast food joints and junk food manufacturers for trying to pull the wool over our eyes and pass off junk food as not only edible chow, but also something that should be considered healthy. Eric schlosser begins his account of the american fast food industry by focusing on one region of the united states in particular. Teach your students to analyze literature like litcharts does.
What are the differences between fast food nation the. Schlosser is a talented storyteller, and his reportorial skills are considerable. Fast food nation is a book by eric schlosser, which uncovers the fast food industrys greed, unsanitary conditions, and almost. In 1998 schlosser wrote an investigative piece on the fast food industry for rolling stone.
Fast food nation is a fascinating and very readable book. In 2001, fast food nation was published to critical acclaim and became an international bestseller. Table of contents list of characters short summary synopsis eric schlosser biography historical information genre chapter summaries with notes analysis. Fast food nation presents these sometimes startling discoveries in a manner that manages to be both careful and fastpaced. Throughout the text, he emphasizes the point that fast food is a corrupting force that impacts nearly every aspect in america whether its in relation to health, politics, economy, society, etc. Aug 19, 2008 don henderson greg kinneara marketing executive at mickeys fast food restaurant chain, home of the big onehas a problem. Fast food nation, eric schlossers disturbing and timely exploration of one of the worlds most controversial industries, has become a massive bestseller in america and rightly deserves to be so this side of the pond. A vocabulary list featuring fast food nation by eric schlosser, introductionchapter 4. Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and propelled. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in fast food nation, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Schlosser wrote the novel fast food nation in attempt to show america the dark side of the fast food industry. Read fast food nation the dark side of the allamerican meal by eric schlosser available from rakuten kobo. What began as a twopart article for the magazine turned into a groundbreaking book. 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. Every day in the united states, 200, 000 people are sickened by a food borne disease. Fast food nation ebook by eric schlosser rakuten kobo. Fast food nation is investigative journalism of a very high order. Eric schlossers expose revealed how the fast food industry has altered the landscape of america, widened the gap between. The dark side of the allamerican meal by eric schlosser and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Eric schlosser s 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. Fast food nation presents these sometimes startling discoveries in a manner that manages to be both careful and fast paced. He has received a national magazine award and a sidney hillman foundation award for reporting. 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. Fast food nation is a fine piece of muckraking, alarming without beling alarmist. Fast food nation by eric schlosser overdrive rakuten. Now, because meat is distributed all over the nation, an outbreak of food poisoning in one town may indicate nation wide epidemic.
Secondary plots deal with the exploitation of illegal immigrants from mexico, the expectations of fast food restaurant employees and how they are treated, and the efforts of a small group of young anticorporate activists to save the cattle from horrendous conditions. 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. The company operates about 28,000 restaurants around the world. The dark side of the allamerican meal 9780060938451 by schlosser, eric and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Written by micola magdalena and other people who wish to remain anonymous eric schlosser begins his book by explaining why he chose to focus on one group of cities in america and the reason behind this is that he sees these cities as an emblem for the economic growth that took place in the 20th century. Jan 17, 2001 fast food nation points the way but, to resurrect an old fast food slogan, the choice is yours. Instant downloads of all 1291 litchart pdfs including fast food nation. New york times bestseller schlosser has a flair for dazzling scenesetting and an arsenal of startling facts. This futuristic military base inside a mountain has the capability to be selfsustaining for at least one month.
Fast food nation quotes by eric schlosser goodreads. Fast food nation by eric schlosser, introductionchapter. Fast food nation is witness to the rigour and seriousness of the best american journalism, readable, reliable and extremely carefully done daily telegraph skilful and persuasive economist if the idea of a threestorey, illuminated ronald mcdonald strikes you as a blight on the landscape, this book is for you globe and mail. Schlosser charts this transformation by tracking many different people. Peter singer and eric schlosser explore the broad and compelling issues and ethical dilemmas surrounding food production in the u. Contaminated meat is getting into the frozen patties of the company. Im afraid that blaming our widespread obesity problem on fast food is a gross oversimplification. Fast food nation film trailer participant media youtube. In some ways it reminds me of upton sinclairs the jungle. These maps show the distribution of the nation s most popular chains. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. 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 first serialized by rolling stone in 1999, the book has drawn comparisons to upton sinclairs 1906 muckraking novel the jungle. The dark side of the allamerican meal, is a thoughtprovoking, researchbased account of the rise of the fast food industry and the resulting consequences of the drive for lowcost, rapidly prepared meals. 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.
Secondary plots deal with the exploitation of illegal immigrants from mexico, the expectations of fast food restaurant employees and how they are treated, and the efforts of a small group of young anticorporate activists to save the cattle from horrendous. Fast food nation ebook by eric schlosser 9780547518244. Mar 01, 2012 fast food nation points the way but, to resurrect an old fast food slogan, the choice is yours. The book proposes solutions, but without devoting the length to document the ills of the industry. Fast food nation is a groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that may change the way america thinks about the. Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and propelling the juggernaut of american cultural imperialism abroad. Things arent quite that bad, but at the same time, fast food has made a complex problem even more so. The latest edition also contains an afterword addressing mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy. It is the heart of the nations early warning system. Schlosser goes into great detail about the research he had done to prove his point.
The dark side of the allamerican meal by eric schlosser. The dark side of the allamerican meal eric schlosser, new york. But in a larger sense, what fast food nation criticizes is the very freemarket enthusiasm that has made heroes of the burger fans gates and buffett, the latter of whom has famously been a major mcdonalds shareholder. The united states is the fast food capital of the world. What makes fast food nation different is that it is not the predictable antimeat, antifat, antiadditives, antinondairy creamer, antihaveanyfun rant against. On any given day, one out of four americans opts for a quick and cheap meal at a fastfood restaurant, without giving either its speed or its cheapness a second thought. Fast food nation points the way but, to resurrect an old fast food slogan, the choice is yours.