Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal

Eric Schlosser's 2001 investigative exposé traces the rise of the fast food industry from its California origins to its domination of global food systems, revealing the hidden costs in public health, labour exploitation, and environmental degradation. The book became a landmark work of investigative journalism, a New York Times bestseller, and was adapted into a 2006 film, sparking widespread debate about food safety, meatpacking conditions, and the influence of the industry on American culture.