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 by eric schlosser books the guardian. In some ways it reminds me of upton sinclairs the jungle. Greg kinnear little miss sunshine, wilmer valderrama that 70s show, catalina moreno sandino maria full of grace, and ethan hawke before sunset create a complex, compelling, and entertaining movie, with rich performances and sharp dialogue. Fast food nation by eric schlosser overdrive rakuten. Table of contents next page downloadable printable version. It is clear that fast foods have become quite cheap in comparison to. Review in this video, eric schlosser speaks about his book, fast food nation, a work that stands on the shoulders of his predecessors. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of fast food nation by eric schlosser. 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.
One of the biggest and the most common trends of today is fast food. Audio specific content i listened to the abridged 9 hours in length version of this title through. 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. The effect that logos had in chapter 5 of fast food nation, was that it provided the ability to communicate the negative aspects of fast food to its readers as well as provide evidence to support many of the authors points. 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. Organization of fast food nation point of viewtone i thought that the author made a good choice in his point of view because it seemed very credible because he has done all the research and then wrote about it. Schlosser effectively demonstrates how fast food companies, which offer little in terms of nutrition, manipulate young minds in an effort sell their products. Fast food nation audiobook abridged listen instantly. First serialized by rolling stone in 1999, the book has drawn comparisons to upton sinclairs 1906 muckraking novel the jungle. The fast food nation community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Free summary of fast food nation by eric schlosser.
Fast food nation the groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that has changed the way. Fast food nation is a 2006 comedydrama film directed by richard linklater and written by linklater and eric schlosser. 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. Learn more and more, in the speed that the world demands. Eric goes on to investigate every aspect of the fast food industry. Fast food nation obesity has grown into a rampant issue all over the united states, over the past few decades. To a degree both engrossing and alarming, the story of fast food is the story of postwar america. Eric schlosser is the author of the new york times bestsellers fast food nation and reefer madness. Eric schlosser in conversation with orville schell.
Karcher was born to a large germancatholic family in northern ohio, in 1917, and moved at the age of 20 to anaheim, where his uncle ben had offered him a job at karchers feed and seed, a business ben owned. Summary by eric schlosser analysis booknotes download. 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. He even ventures to england and germany to clock the rate at which those countries are becoming fast food nations. The fast food industry is taking a few knocks lately. The dark side of the allamerican meal, eric schlosser, rick adamson, nonfictionsocial science, nonfiction, random house audio, 9 play sample give as a gift. Which is too bad, because fast food nation, while it does not shy away from making arguments and advancing a clear point of view, is far too rich and complicated to. Eric schlosser on obesity, kids, and fast food pr pr watch. The version is read by rick adamson whom i found to be highly listenable. Fast food restaurants created franchises instead of building and running their own buildings because.
Listen to fast food nation audiobook by eric schlosser, narrated by rick adamson. 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. Despite some fine performances and memorable scenes, fast food nation is more effective as eric schlossers eyeopening nonfiction book than as richard linklaters fictionalized, mostly punchless. Amber joins an environmental group at her school and stages an illconceived protest. This tale serves as a backdrop for schlossers real projectwhich is to illuminate the machination of the contemporary fast food nation. There is a ton of nonfiction books on the market but the book we are talking about is almost the best one among them. Greg kinnear plays don anderson, an advertising executive responsible for the big one, the latest burger success at mickeys, the fictional fast food chain at. Topics food, fast food, government, business, capitalism language english. Famed writerdirector richard linklater directs an alist cast in a dramatized version of the bestselling book fast food nation.
The dark side of the allamerican meal audio book by eric schlosser. For the most part the book seems wellwritten though. Eric schlosser begins his account of the american fast food industry by focusing on one region of the united states in particular. Free study guide for fast food nation by eric schlosser. A dramatic feature based on material from the incendiary book fast food nation, a noholdsbarred exploration of the fast food industry that ultimately revealed the dark side of the all american meal. His work has appeared in the atlantic monthly, rolling stone, the new yorker, vanity fair, and the nation. Eric schlosser, author of the phenomenally successful fast food nation, has just published a kids book, chew on. Fast food nation tells different stories to show the wide reach of how many are affected by the fast food industry.
The storytelling techniques that he uses throughout the book bring this expose to life. Eric schlosser audio books, best sellers, author bio. That is almost 9 years since the book came out and most of it i think is still applicable today. Schlosser believes that this expanding, suburbanized region of the mountain west is an emblem of late 20thcentury economic growth. The changing of the food industry in many respects, the fast food industry embodies the best and worst of american capitalism at the start of the twentyfirst century its constant stream of new products and innovations, its widening gulf between gulf between rich and poor schlosser 6. Fast food nation by eric schlosser is an investigative exploration of the fastfood industry and how it affects consumers. Though created by a handful of mavericks, the fast food industry has triggered the homogenization of our society. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Fast food nation is full of incident but devoid of momentum. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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 foods also have increased their outlets in the nation, in turn, depicting a success in the business venture. Eric schlosser an exploration of the fast food industry in the united states, from its roots to its longterm consequences. Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity.
Fast food nation the groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that has ch. Fast food nation the groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that has changed the way america thinks. Fast food nation offers some bitter truths about america. Inspired by the incendiary new york times bestseller that exposed the hidden facts behind americas fast food industry, fast food nation combines an allstar ensemble cast lead by greg kinnear. Colorados front range, or a group of cities including denver, colorado springs, and fort collins, just east of the rockies. Schlosser begins his story with carl karcher, the eventual founder of carls jr. In the socalled western diet, food has been replaced by nutrients, and common sense by confusion most of what were consuming today is longer the product of nature but of food science. Fast food nation audiobook by eric schlosser 9780375419171. If youre a big fan of fast food, this book may cause you to rethink your dietary habits. Everything you dont want to know about fast food, schlosser was fast food nation interview. 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. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
But what they may not know about is the cocktail of chemicals that gives the french fry its taste nor the grisly. The stories are descriptive, personal and touching. Don greg kinnear, a marketer for fictionalized restaurant mickeys, is troubled to learn of the meat packing plants terrible working conditions and contaminations, but is told by two veterans of. Fast food nation by eric schlosser, read by rick adamson by prh. But, if you ask us, with all the health declining and obesity rising, it shouldnt be a question of if but a question of when it inevitably will. Fast food nation still hasnt caused something on a comparable scale. Unlike the restaurants and food preparatory processes discussed, the statistics and case studies of fast food nation are palatable. Though created by a handful of mavericks, the fast food industry. Fast food nation essays are academic essays for citation. Fast food nation is a fascinating and very readable book. He visited fast food restaurants, he visited meatpacking plants, and.
Fast food nation by eric schlosser on free audio book download. In the audiobook version of talking to strangers, youll hear the voices of people. When pr watch most recently caught a cell phone signal from eric schlosser, author of fast food nation and the new chew on this. At the very least, schlosser makes it hard to go on eating fast food in blissful ignorance. Listen to fast food nation the dark side of the allamerican meal by eric schlosser available from. The dark side of the allamerican meal audiobook by eric schlosser. Listen to fast food nation the dark side of the allamerican meal by eric schlosser available from rakuten kobo. Terrie dort, president of the national council of chain restaurants, the trade association representing many of the countrys major fastfood chains, released this statement about schlosser and his book. Book sense book of the year award finalist, adult nonfiction, 2002. Eric schlosser in conversation with orville schell by eric. Fast food nation by eric schlosser, read by rick adamson.
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