Fast Food Nation
Buy on Amazon →The book that made millions of people reconsider their drive-through habits.
Why it matters
Schlosser's investigation into the fast food industry is devastating. From meatpacking plants to marketing to children, every chapter reveals another layer of a system designed to prioritise profit over people.
Mike's Take (Audio)
In 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food; in 2000, they spent more than $110 billion. Americans now spend more money on fast food than on higher education, personal computers, computer software, or new cars.
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