Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
The Dark Side of the All-American Meal
This book is an in-depth exploration of the fast food industry in America, examining its history, business practices, and impact on society. The author investigates the industry's influence on America's economy, health, and culture, revealing disturbing facts about the production process, the exploitation of workers, and the health risks associated with fast food consumption. The book serves as a critique of the fast food industry and its detrimental effects on American society.
The 2797th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 288-384
- Words
- 96,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 15th on Paste Magazine's Best Books of the Decade(2000-2009) (Paste Magazine)
- 94th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Best Non-Fiction from the NY Times Writers (New York Times)
- 50 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- Time Magazine's All-TIME 100 Best Non-Fiction Books (Time Magazine)