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  • The Food Industry in Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation

    David Haugen

    language (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 12, 2012)
    Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; 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.; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives. All volumes in the series contain biographical and critical information about the author; secondary excerpts offering both historical and contemporary views of the highlighted social issue; a timeline of the author's life; a "For Further Reading" section of other works on the issue; and a detailed subject index.
  • The Food Industry in Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation

    David Haugen

    (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 12, 2012)
    Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; 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 investiga; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car
  • The Food Industry in Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation

    David M. Haugen

    (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 12, 2012)
    Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; 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 investiga; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car
  • The Food Industry in Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation

    David Haugen

    (Greenhaven Press, July 6, 1842)
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