Have to read FAST FOOD NATION for class

[lukasbmw]

I skimmed the first chapter and read some online reviews. My conclusion:

This is book by the left for the left that rips on big business and I am not going to read that shit. All the praise quotes come from ultra liberal sources like the NY Times. One quote even referred to Upton Sinclair (a communist)!

Anyone wanna give me a brief run down on the book?

What's funny is I am in the middle of reading E-Myth which discusses how business franchises (spawned by McDonalds) have revolutionized the business world for the better. In E-myth (a book for business minded successful people) Ray Kroc is a hero. In Fast Food Nation, he will be painted as a villain.

Don't get me wrong, I hate fast food with a passion, but to single out the quality lapses of a few fast food chains and apply those acquisitions to all major business is ridiculous.

[KenC]

I've read the entire thing twice.

Your analysis of the book is rediculous. How can you grasp the purpose of the book from "skimming the first chapter and reading online reviews"?

I'm assuming that the reference to Upton Sinclair was to parallel this book to The Jungle (which it certianly isn't; I've read The Jungle as well.) Although the book is certainly a form of 'muckraking.'

The author did months and months of research before writing the book (which can be seen in the 40+ pages of references in the back of the book). Thus his claims are certainly not unwarranted.

The purpose of the book was to provide consumers with a glimpse of what really goes on behind the counter of fast-food restauants. It provides a complete picture beginning with the cows in the field to the wrapping of the premade sandwich.

I can discuss nearly every aspect of the book in further detail if it is needed, however, you will most likely not agree with my statements as they will be aligned with the author and provide almost no positive comments regarding the birth and growth of the fast-food industry.

"but to single out the quality lapses of a few fast food chains and apply those acquisitions to all major business is ridiculous."
- It certainly does not apply them to all major businesses. How can you even know without reading the book?

[Rosica]

Re: Have to read FAST FOOD NATION for class

......One quote even referred to Upton Sinclair (a communist)!.........

Are you crazy!?!?!?! Who told you upton Sinclair was a communist?

[KenC]

Re: Have to read FAST FOOD NATION for class

......One quote even referred to Upton Sinclair (a communist)!.........

Are you crazy!?!?!?! Who told you upton Sinclair was a communist?

He was a self-proclaimed socialist. If you've read The Jungle, you'd be well aware of that. The last three chapters or so of the book are a call of socialism.

[Charlie]

Re: Have to read FAST FOOD NATION for class

......One quote even referred to Upton Sinclair (a communist)!.........

Are you crazy!?!?!?! Who told you upton Sinclair was a communist?

He was a socialist, ran for governor of california on that ticket as well.

-Charlie

[e30Matt]

That book actually made my fat ass stop eating McDonald's. Way to go, FFN.

[bimmerphile]

This thread is goin be locked methinks

[NCm42]

FFN is a pretty decent book. It is very eye-opening and really makes you think the next time you wanna go to a fast food restaraunt.

[E30godz]

it has wise to know both sides of the story before arguing for either Lukas...i would think you would see it as valuable to read, understand, and draw your own opinions about something that may or may not have an impact upon you in the business world...

just because your reading a book, doesnt mean you have to accept its ideas

"it is a mark of an educated mind that can entertain a thought without accepting it" - Aristotle

if anything you can read this book, actually get some new knowledge from it , and in your case, probably use it as ammo to shoot up anti-capitalist "propaganda".

so what exactly is there to lose by reading this? This is like parents not wanting kids to learn about evolution because they believe it can sway them from relegion..complete ignorance.

[Fred]

Whoa, Eric, that book doesn't rip big business. There's more to it that that if you go beyond the first chapter.

And if you don't like that book, I would suggest reading Al Franken's Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them. That's a good one ;)

[Jand3rson]

And if you don't like that book, I would suggest reading Al Franken's Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them. That's a good one ;)

That was one of the funniest books I have ever read. It was great.

[lukasbmw]

Alright maybe I jumped the gun on this one...I'm just so fucking sick and tired of these extreme left winged teachers force feeding me horseshit in college. I'm in school to learn how to make money, not listen to people bitch about those making money.

Having different opinions is what makes this country great, but class time should not be used for teachers to express their personal beliefs to a captive audience. I've had the displeasure of that a few times this year.

Eric
-Who loves free speach but wants to bust the skulls of these tree hugging green party fucktards protesting all day.

Oh as for Al Franklin: :loco:

[Jand3rson]

Eric
-Who loves free speach but wants to bust the skulls of these tree hugging green party fucktards protesting all day.

Hand me a bat, and I'll gladly come with you. Can't use your fists, or else you'll end up smelling like patchouli.

[KenC]

Don't hit me too hard guys. :D



Eric, your 'bin Laden' sig (read: right-wing propaganda) is way too big. Please remove it.

[CiLK WuRM]

Eric
-Who loves free speach but wants to bust the skulls of these tree hugging green party fucktards protesting all day.

Hand me a bat, and I'll gladly come with you. Can't use your fists, or else you'll end up smelling like patchouli.

Me three.