First published 2002
From the California subdivisions where fast food was born to the industrial corridors where its flavors are concocted, journalist Eric Schlosser uncovers the unsavory truths behind the industry's meteoric rise. Schlosser hangs out with the teenagers who power these restaurants and communes with the workers in America's most dangerous jobs. As he peels back the golden arches, he unearths a trove of shocking realities—from the cozy ties between fast food and Hollywood to the industry's relentless exploitation of the young and vulnerable. Schlosser's myth-shattering investigation lays bare how this juggernaut has reshaped our nation, fueling epidemics of obesity and poverty while advancing American cultural dominance worldwide.
Genres: business, social-issues, non-fiction, journalism, food, current-affairs
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: expos, social-commentary
Setting: California, England, Germany, Las Vegas, New Jersey Turnpike, United States, USA
384 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books Classics