“Fast food is popular because it's convenient, cheap, and tastes good. But the real cost of eating fast food never appears on the menu.” – Eric Schlosser --Eric Schlosser's book Fast Food Nation is not only an exposé of the fast food industry, but also shows how the fast food industry has shaped and defined society in America and other nations as the culture of fast food is spreading globally. It connects the social order of society to the type of food it eats and how it eats that food, and it connects fast food to other social processes and institutions. Its facts are based on years of research and study and are presented in an easy-to-follow narrative. Schlosser is so thorough and convincing in his arguments that it is impossible to read this book and not feel disenchanted with the unethical practices of fast food companies, shocked by their effect on our society, and powerless to do something about it. Fast Food Nation takes a look at what we don't see behind the fast food business and questions the high cultural cost versus a low dollar value meal. There are ethical concerns in every business, but none appear to be as intense as those found in the meatpacking and fast food industries. "In the days when unions were strong, workers could complain about excessive line speeds and injury rates without fear of being fired. Today only a third of IBP workers belong to a union." (Schlosser 174) Schlosser clearly describes the plight of these employees, pointing out that most of them are undocumented immigrants. They are hired "at will," meaning they can be fired at any time and for any reason. They depend on these jobs to support their families. A clear example of this can be seen here in Iowa. Small tow... half a piece of paper... values ​​we are exporting. Schlosser describes a visit to a German McDonald's. This restaurant was located in the Dachau concentration camp. Flyers reading "Welcome to Dachau and welcome to Mc Donald's" were found in the camp parking lot (Schlosser 233). I think this book is extremely important and should be required reading for high school students in our country. The author leaves little room for questions with facts supported by an extensive reference section. After reading this book, I find that I cannot eat fast food without reflecting on the enormous impact my 99 cent hamburger has. The only questions I have after reading this book are; How can I convince everyone else to read this book and where is the citizen outrage over this issue? Works Cited Schlosser, Eric. Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal. New York: perennial, 2002.