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Fast Food Nation Links Page

Fast Food Epidemic

Truth about FF-- kid's perspective
Hamburger Hell

FF Restaurant Knowledge

Interview with Eric Schlosser

in class assignment 6/29:

Part I

go to the following page and read the Christian Science Monitor review then answer the questions that follow.

http://www.complete-review.com/reviews/food/schlosse.htm

 

1)  Based on the Christian Science Monitor review, what do you expect from FFN? 

2)  What does the review highlight about the book? 

3)  Are there any negative points the author makes about the book?

Answer these three questions for the following reviews as well:

NY Times Book Review, The Washington Post, and Salon.

 

 Part II

4)  In the interview, Schlosser claims that he won't eat at fast food restaurants anymore, not because he's afraid of the meat, but because he's angry with the industry. 
Based on the first several chapters, what does Schlosser have to be angry about? Be specific and thorough in your answer.

5)  How is Carl Karcher's story, the story of the American Dream?

6)  Does that apply to the story of Fast Food in America as well?  How?