'Fast Food Nation' isn't about my journey into the dark world of fast food and the prison book is not about my journey into the prison world. I'm not using myself as any kind of narrative link. Eric Schlosser bookdarkfast Change image and share on social
McDonald's revolutionized fast food. They introduced a way to eat food without knives, forks or plates. Most fast foods can be eaten while steering the wheel of a car and the restaurants are usually drive through. Eric Schlosser cardriveeat share on social
I was introduced to the world of modern food production in the mid-1990s, while researching an article about California's strawberry industry for the 'Atlantic Monthly.' Eric Schlosser 1990sarticleatlantic Change image and share on social
One might expect that the families of murder victims would be showered with sympathy and support, embraced by their communities. But in reality they are far more likely to feel isolated, fearful, and ashamed, overwhelmed by grief and guilt, angry at the criminal-justice system, and shunned by their old friends. Eric Schlosser angryashamedcommunity share on social
Fast food is popular because it's convenient, it's cheap, and it tastes good. But the real cost of eating fast food never appears on the menu. Eric Schlosser appearcheapconvenient Change image and share on social
I'd like to think that, in the United States, you can criticize a company that makes hamburgers without having to worry about what might happen to you. Eric Schlosser companycriticizehamburger Change image and share on social
I'm all in favor of animal rights, but I'd like to see the food movement take a much stronger stand in defense of basic human rights. If you're a vegan or a vegetarian, you should care about the people who are picking your fruits and vegetables by hand. Eric Schlosser animalbasiccare share on social
Yes, a cheeseburger and fries is probably my favourite meal. But I don't eat ground beef anymore. Eric Schlosser anymorebeefcheeseburger Change image and share on social
If you eat, you should be concerned about the people who are providing you with food. Eric Schlosser concerneatfood Change image and share on social
I've been called communist, socialist, anti-American. Eric Schlosser americananticall Change image and share on social