Eric Schlosser Books
Eric Schlosser is an American investigative journalist. He is a contributor to TheAtlantic and has received several prizes for his writings including the National Magazine Award. His other books include Reefer Madness and Chew On This.
What's Fast Food Nation about?
Fast Food Nation shows how the fast food industry has massive consequences on many other aspects of our lives, including our education, health and working conditions. The book reveals the terrible methods and working conditions – caused in great part by the fast food industry’s focus on profit – that are used to create our food.
Who should read Fast Food Nation?
- Anyone who cares about their own health
- Anyone who wants to understand the wide-reaching implications of a single industry
- Anyone interested in human and animal rights
Command and Control
What's Command and Control about?
Command and Control (2013) uncovers the disturbing truth behind the troubled and accident-prone US nuclear weapons program. Find out what’s really been going on since World War II, when the first nuclear bomb was invented, and how lucky we are to still be here despite numerous accidents and close calls that could have kicked off Armageddon. If you think the stockpile of nuclear weapons in the United States has always been safely stored under lock and key – think again!
Who should read Command and Control?
- Readers interested in nuclear threats past and present
- History buffs
- Anti-nuke advocates
What's Reefer Madness about?
Reefer Madness explores the underground world of marijuana cultivation and distribution in the United States. Eric Schlosser investigates the social, economic, and political implications of the illegal drug trade, shedding light on the controversial and complex issues surrounding marijuana. Through in-depth research and interviews, the book challenges common misconceptions and offers a thought-provoking analysis of the war on drugs.
Who should read Reefer Madness?
- Readers interested in the history and impact of America's black market
- Individuals curious about the societal and economic consequences of illegal activities
- Those looking to gain a deeper understanding of the underground economy and its connection to mainstream industries