Schlosser describes a visit to one mcdonalds plaza in oak brook, il, where he goes to the mcstorean enormous gift shop for the companyand the ray kroc museum. Its great if you read and follow any novel on our website. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in fast food nation, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Fast food nation is an informational book that lets readers in on the actual food process. 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. 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. What the allamerican meal is doing to the world portions of this book were first published in rolling stone. Free online study guide, notes, and analysis for the full novel. Eric investigates on the different locations where food is prcessed and learns how everything started in the business or in the world. Schlosser describes a visit to one mcdonalds plaza in oak brook, il. The fast food nation community note includes chapter by chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you.
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. Eric schlossers expose revealed how the fast food industry has altered the landscape of america, widened the gap between. Fast food nation part 1 chapter 2 summary course hero. Fast food nation part 1 chapter 1 summary course hero. Last week, christina and i posted our thoughts on the first part of fast food nation by eric schlosser, entitled the american way. If the book presented concrete solutions, i do not recall many of them, it works better as a highlight reel of atrocity rather than a meditation on possible. The book focuses on numerous ways fast food affects american culture and examines indepth the industries around fast food, such as meat packing. Find summaries for every chapter, including a fast food nation chapter summary chart to help you understand the book. Simplot in the chapters introduction mirrors his earlier descriptions of the fastfood founders, in which he seems to glorify the goodold days when a boy could drop out of school and make his dreams come true. Why the fries taste good rhetorical strategies sarcasm analogies schlosser uses sarcasm when discussing a chemical plant that manufactures both natural and artificial flavors. The dark side of the allamerican meal by eric schlosser and give it 2 stars for its informative and. The dark side of the allamerican meal by eric schlosser and give it 2 stars for its informative and engaging narrative but disjointed and weak argument. Fast food nation will not only make you think twice before eating your next hamburger it.
What began as a twopart article for the magazine turned into a groundbreaking book. Include one thoughtprovoking or interesting quotation, properly cited, and defend your choice in a few sentences. On page 127 he says, calling any of these flavors natural requires a. In this expose, awardwinning journalist eric schlosser explores the effects of the american fast food industry on global health, labor conditions, and the environment. The dark side of the allamerican meal study guide and get instant access to the following summary. He even ventures to england and germany to clock the rate at which those countries are becoming fast food nations. It thoroughly explains what happens at the slaughterhouses all over the country.
Now, because meat is distributed all over the nation, an outbreak of food poisoning in one town may indicate nationwide epidemic. Fast food nation doesnt take easy shots at the fast food and beef industry, it shows the whole story, shifting back and forth betweeen intimate details of real people a meat packing plant worker, a. Every day in the united states, 200, 000 people are sickened by a food. It also analyzes the meaning of success in the context of fast food s business growth. Aug 19, 2008 don henderson greg kinneara marketing executive at mickeys fast food restaurant chain, home of the big onehas a problem. He contextualized fastfood french fries within the history of processed food. This chapter addresses the role played by early restaurant owners who provided the impetus for the emerging fast food industry. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. Fast food nation by eric schlosser overdrive rakuten. Thoughts on fast food nation by eric schlosser part 2. 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 part 1 chapter 4 summary course hero. The story leads to southern california, where the emerging automobile culture and interstate highway systems helped change the american diet after world war ii. Fast food nation points the way but, to resurrect an old fast food slogan, the choice is yours. Fast food nation film trailer participant media youtube. The american way the first part, takes a historical view of the fast food business by analyzing its beginnings within postworld war ii america while meat and potatoes examines the specific mechanisms of the fast food industry within a modern context as well as its influence.
The narrator, rick adamson, is a good fit for the text. Its not only a critique of fast food, the chemicals we are ingesting and the. Read and take notes on chapters 12 of fast food nation. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this fast food nation. Eric schlossers fast food nation is a good oldfashioned muckraking expose in the tradition of the american way of death thats as disturbing as it is irresistibleexhaustively researched, frighteningly convincingchanneling the spirits of upton sinclair and rachel carsonschlossers research is impressivestatistics, reportage, firstperson accounts and interviews, mixing the. Fast food nation is a book by eric schlosser, which uncovers the fast food industrys greed, unsanitary conditions, and almost. Given my distaste for fast food and the general knowledge of its. Apr 16, 2015 read and take notes on chapters 1 2 of fast food nation.
Every day in the united states, 200, 000 people are sickened by a food borne disease. This chapter depicts the rise of fast food restaurants through the rags to riches life story of entrepreneur carl n. Fast food nation points the way but, to resurrect an old fast food slogan, the choice is. 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. Fast food nation makes a great effort to identify many of the cultural, personal, and political issues in play within the fast food industry, though it does little to incite change. Schlosser clearly demonstrates that this industry alone has been. Honestly this is unlike any other book ive read on food and nutrition and my audible library is full of them. In this chapter eric schlosser examines the experience of fast food franchisees, or owners of individual chain restaurants, and their climb towards management and authority in the industry. Eric schlosser walt and ray kroc convinced the mcdonald brothers to sell. Why the fries taste good rhetorical strategies sarcasm analogies schlosser uses sarcasm when discussing a chemical plant that manufactures both natural and. Fast food nation by eric schlosser, read by rick adamson. Include one thoughtprovoking or interesting quotation, properly cited, and defend your choice in a few. Mar 24, 2011 last week, christina and i posted our thoughts on the first part of fast food nation by eric schlosser, entitled the american way. Eric schlosser walt and ray kroc convinced the mcdonald brothers to sell him the right to franchise ray kroc and walt disney were acquaintances from red.
The information in the book is similar to dr hymans eat fat get thin book, but the winner in food is. The fast food nation lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Fast food nation eric schlosser interview duration. A vocabulary list featuring fast food nation by eric schlosser, introductionchapter 4. Fast food nation the groundbreaking work of investigation and cultural history that has. It examines the world of fast food and its impact on american society. In 1998 schlosser wrote an investigative piece on the fast food industry for rolling stone. To a degree both engrossing and alarming, the story of fast food is the story of postwar america. 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. This chapter analyzes the role of marketing, advertising, and corporate sponsorship in fast food. Karcher was born to a large germancatholic family in northern ohio, in 1917, and moved at the age of 20 to.
Consider our essential questions along the way, as well. Have it your way photo credits notes bibliography acknowledgments index. Fast food nation by eric schlosser ap comp project youtube. 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.
News on climate in the time of coronavirus subscribe today. Rob walker, writing for the new york times, remarks that schlosser is a serious and diligent reporter and that fast food nation isnt an airy deconstruction but an avalanche of facts and. Schlosser begins his story with carl karcher, the eventual founder of. 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. Eric schlosser in this interview excerpt, eric schlosser, awardwinning journalist and author of the book fast food nation, discusses the state of the american food system. Food, fast food, government, business, capitalism language english. 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. This book was so full of facinating information that as soon as i finished it i felt i.
The information in the book is similar to dr hymans eat fat get thin book, but the winner in food is the way the book is organized and the redelivery of the main points that are summarized at the end of each chapter. Fast food nation by eric schlosser, introductionchapter 4. Behind the counter critical reading questions directions. Schlosser begins his story with carl karcher, the eventual founder of carls jr. Eric schlosser, author of fast food nation, on the. Your trusted friends critical reading questions directions. He has received a national magazine award and a sidney hillman foundation award for reporting. Fast food nation by eric schlosser is an investigative exploration of the fastfood industry and how it affects consumers. Include any vocabulary terms you needed to look up and define.
Fast food nation by eric schlosser on free audio book download. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. What don discovers is a fast food nation of consumers who havent realized it is they who are being consumed. Fast food nation presents these sometimes startling discoveries in a manner that manages to be both careful and fastpaced.
Thats a lengthy list of charges, but eric schlosser makes them stick with an artful mix of firstrate reportage, wry wit, and careful reasoning. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In 2001, fast food nation was published to critical acclaim and became an international bestseller. Don henderson greg kinneara marketing executive at mickeys fast food restaurant chain, home of the big onehas a problem. Fast food nation audiobook abridged listen instantly. Learn fast food nation with free interactive flashcards. Contaminated meat is getting into the frozen patties of the company. In some ways it reminds me of upton sinclairs the jungle.
New york times bestseller schlosser has a flair for dazzling scenesetting and an arsenal of startling facts. We promise you that well bring you the latest, hottest novel everyday and free. Fast food nation provides the reader with a vivid sense of how fast food has permeated contemporary life and a fascinating and sometimes grisly account of the process whereby cattle and potatoes are transformed into the burgers and fries served up by local fast food franchises. Fast food nation was written by eric schlosser and published by houghton mifflin in 2001.
Based on the text you are reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences in a reading journal. Other than what is mentioned in fast food nation, what is an example of how the fast food industry is driven by fundamental changes in american society. Simplot in the chapters introduction mirrors his earlier descriptions of the fastfood founders, in. Fast food nation by eric schlosser, read by rick adamson by prh.