Schlosser, Eric

Traces the history of the fast food industry and discusses how it arose in postwar America.

A look at fast food, what's in it, how it's made, and what it does to our bodies.

Examines the fast food industry with facts about its evolution and practices, the effects of fast food consumption on public health, and the international success of fast food.

Presents a minute-by-minute account of an H-bomb accident that nearly caused a nuclear disaster, examining other near misses and America's growing susceptibility to a catastrophic event.

Contains essays that examine aspects of America's underground economy, discussing the marijuana business, the links between Fortune 500 companies and pornography, and California's use of migrant workers.

A look at fast food, what's in it, how it's made, and what it does to our bodies.

Presents a minute-by-minute account of an H-bomb accident that nearly caused a nuclear disaster, examining other near misses and America's growing susceptibility to a catastrophic event.

Presents an examination of the fast food industry, tracing its history and discussing how it arose in postwar America, as well as the impact it has had on economy, food production, and popular culture.