The Food Industry in Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation

Volume explores Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation through the lens of the food industry. Coverage includes: an examination of Schlosser's life as an investigative journalist, Schlosser's view of the food industry as demonstrated in his book; how investigative journalism can be viewed as literature; how Fast Food Nation has changed people's perspectives and actions; criticisms of Fast Food Nation and its message, contemporary perspectives on the food industry, such as commentary on various food "movements" including the global food movement and the local food movement, and commentary on food regulations.