A Journalist Explores The Homogenization Of American Culture And The Impact Of The Fast Food Industry On Modern-day Health, Economy, Politics, Popular Culture, Entertainment, And Food Production. Introduction -- I. American Way -- Founding Fathers -- Your Trusted Friends -- Behind The Counter -- Success -- Ii. Meat And Potatoes -- Why The Fries Taste Good -- On The Range -- Cogs In The Great Machine -- Most Dangerous Job -- What's In The Meat -- Global Realization -- Epilogue: Have It Your Way -- Afterword -- Photo Credits -- Notes. Eric Schlosser ; [with A New Afterword]. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 336-341) And Index. Ala Notable Books, 2002. Tayshas Reading Commended, 2002.