Fast Food Nation - Eric Schlosser

Fast Food Nation

By Eric Schlosser

  • Release Date: 2001-01-17
  • Genre: Social Science
Score: 4
4
From 12 Ratings

Description

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The jaw-dropping exposé on how America's fast food industry has shaped the landscape of America.

This fascinating study reveals 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. Eric Schlosser inspires readers to look beneath the surface of our food system, consider its impact on society and, most of all, think for themselves. This book has changed the way millions of people think about what they eat and helped to launch today’s food movement.

Reviews

  • Sobering

    4
    By Dr. Bridgeforth
    This book starts off slow, but delicate and informative. But if you keep reading it’s eye opening, sobering and even at points horrific. I have a deep love for hamburgers and fast foot, but Schlosser has forced me to re-think my food choices.