Apr 06, 2001 during my research for the book, i ate an enormous amount of fast food. Louis lassen is said to be the first to have ever served a hamburger. Jon hein is a regular on the howard stern show, as well as a cohost of. Konsumsi fast food dan soft drink sebagai faktor risiko obesitas pada remaja konsumsi fast food dan soft drink sebagai faktor risiko obesitas pada remaja fast food and soft drink consumption as obesity risk factor adolescents ayu rafiony1, martalena br purba2, i dewa putu pramantara3 abstract. Many books have taken on the topic of fast food, and while they all emphasize different aspects, they share one unanimous message.
Schlosser tells us how fast food restaurants began to join the mainstream following the second world war. The current methods for preparing fast food are less likely to be found in cookbooks than in trade journals such as food technologist and food engineering. The dark underbelly of the industrys largest players has long been scrutinized and gutted, characterized as impersonal, greedy, corporate, and worse. These healthy, hearty meals taste good and are good for you. When i first picked up this book i thought that it was going to be about fast food like mcdonald teaching nutrition but it wasnt it is a play on words because it about how different foods can be turned into cars and that they all travel fast. Do you have a favorite list of places in new york for pizza, bagels, hot dogs, etc. Fast food has been around since the early 1900s, i loved this but its popularity sparked and grew in the 1940s with the birth of good ole mickey ds. This was a very entertaining book and i know kids would love it. Jon hein is the ultimate fast food maniac, and in this book. Fast food nation ebook by eric schlosser rakuten kobo. Its a restaurant chain, its not on the same level as mcdonalds. Those looking for foodie critiques or nutritional treatises had best look elsewhere, unless one considers hein s diehard love for mcdonalds and dislike for burger king particularly groundbreaking. Fast food maniac jon hein thinks inside the bun chicago.
Hein discusses the history of the restaurants, along with how their food is prepared. Fast food and intergenerational commensality in japan. Jason kaplan admitted he was a little jealous of the experience. Hein is also the host of the friday radio program geektime. It was a beloved comfort food at college, and is now a weeknight staple for my fiance and me. We have traveled the country together and i promise youthis man knows fast food. Fast food is heavily marketed to children and prepared by people who are barely older than children. Fast food facts book your portable printed guide to fast. But saxton freymann did, and hes transformed those basking berries and lazy legumes into vehicles of every size and speed.
This study guide consists of approximately 47 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of fast food nation. In addition to the gassy effect of the aforementioned challenge, food intolerances to many of the ingredients in fast food gluten, dairy and corn, for example can also lead to unwelcome emissions. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. During my research for the book, i ate an enormous amount of fast food. The book chronicles the history of major national and regional fastfood chains, revealing secret menu items along the way. The book chronicles the history of major national and regional fast food chains, revealing secret menu items along the way.
That is one of the main reasons people buy fast food. Fast food megafan jon hein shares chain restaurant secrets in fast food maniac tv and radio personality jon hein has just written a book on fast food. Jon hein went full fast food maniac at the mall of america. The book takes us through all of his favorite restaurants from across the country, which gave me a road map for places that i may want to visit when i go to different states, but it read more like a fast food encyclopedia and at times was dry to me. Stern show books would be remiss if it didnt also include when howard invites infamous people onto the show to promote their.
Hein s book, titled fast food maniac, was published in february of 2016. The beloved personality from the howard stern show celebrates american fast food, exploring the history and secret menu items of both national and regional chains, ranking everything from burgers and fries to ice and mascots, and offering his own expert tips on where to go and what to order jon hein is the ultimate fast food maniac, and in this book he draws on his extensive knowledge of. Fast food mania is an american television series that airs in the united states on destination america. The article talks about studies done to show how bad fast food really is for your health, and in the book there are some of the same studies done mostly on animals. Jon hein was born on november 24, 1967 in hempstead, new york, usa as jonathan m. For many people, fast food is a subjective term, and admittedly, there is a lot of gray area. Fast food megafan jon hein shares chain restaurant. Howards staffer forwent catered lunches and even dishes prepared by legendary chef nobu matsuhisa for fast food during his week in california. Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists.
Even in this fast food nation, you can still have it your way. After listening to your book, i am searching amazon for more audio books you wrote. As the book, fast food nation has faced loads of criticism. During the two years spent researching this book, i ate an enormous amount of fast food. Sep 19, 2016 the most serious thing about fast food nation is that it was written 15 years ago and not much has changed. From arbys to white castle, one mans supersized obsession. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Ive been a fan of jon hein s work before he even came to the howard stern show and as a fellow fast food fan, i looked forward to the book. Jon and i have always talked about going to columbus, ohio, together, which is like ground zero for fast food he lived part of the dream, he said.
In 2001, fast food nation was published to critical acclaim and became an international bestseller. This includes sandwich shops, pizzerias you know the ones we are talking about and yes, even chinese fast food. Eric schlossers expose revealed how the fast food industry has altered the landscape of america, widened the gap between. Unlike super size me or fast food nation, hein s fast food maniac is an unapologetic love letter to that most. A film based on the latter will be distributed nationally this fall. He reads as well as he exercises, howard teased before playing some clips from one of the promotional events where stern show executive producer gary dellabate interviewed jon about the book at a. Fast food restaurants are characterized by informality, focus on speed and friendly personnel.
List of books and articles about fast food industry. At the fast food counter, think about where the food came from, about how and where it was made, about what is set in motion by every single fast food purchase, the ripple effect near and far, think about it. Schlosser appears to believe that somehow we can return to past systems of raising and processing meat, to. From the book s first lines, hein lays the premise of this book out clearly. Fast food nation points the way but, to resurrect an old fast food slogan, the choice is yours. Fast food nation by eric schlosser books the guardian. Jon hein is the ultimate fast food maniac, and in this book he draws on his extensive knowledge of, and love for, both nationwide chains and regional gems, from mcdonald s and kfc to innout burger and carvel. From the books first lines, hein lays the premise of this book out clearly. Overall its good, but i had to take off at least one star because of the following. Jon hein fast food book ive been a fan of jon hein s work before he even came to the howard stern show and as a fellow fast food fan, i looked forward to the book. The series features its host, jon hein, traveling around the united states and visiting various fast food restaurants. Fast food nation is the kind of book that you hope young people read because it demonstrates far better than any social studies class the need for government regulation, the unchecked power of multinational corporations and the importance of our everyday decisions. The routine of the tasks which affects workers supports the lowsalary and lowcommitment employment strategy in the fastfood.
Sthubert rotisserie in quebec kicks swiss chalets ass, and they have sthubert express which is their fast food restaurants as well as le sthub restobar. It is the choice of students to write either in favor of or against fast food in their fast food nation research paper. Jan hein s fast food etiquette so im listening to tuesdays show and during the news they started talking about jans book. For example, hein may visit the cities of a restaurants origin such as corbin, kentucky for kentucky fried chicken, or the restaurants headquarters such as taco bell headquarters in irvine, california. Fastfood industry relies on lowpaid work, parttime workers and standardization. Save up to 50% at toulouse restaurants when you book on tripadvisor see all offers. To a degree both engrossing and alarming, the story of fast food is the story of postwar america. I got pissed when jan started talking about how she will not move from the cash register until shes received her food. Though created by a handful of mavericks, the fast food industry has triggered the homogenization of our society. Eating on the run has a long history in america, but it was the automobile that created a whole new category of dining. The dark side of the allamerican meal from the worlds largest community of readers. Hein takes fast food so seriously he has an in memoriam section, in which he fondly. While it might seem like this site is dedicated to books written by cast members or friends of the howard stern show, that is not quite the case with regards to this post. Jon hein is the ultimate fast food maniac, and in this book he draws on his extensive knowledge of, and love for, both nationwide chains and regional gems, from mcdonalds and kfc to.
Konsumsi fast food dan soft drink sebagai faktor risiko. Fast food nation opens with an introduction into the history of fast food restaurants. The 10 best restaurants in yemen updated april 2020. Fast food maniac by jon hein, 9780553418033, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The fast food industry, which has spread all around the world, has its origins in the united states.
The beloved personality from the howard stern show celebrates american fast food, exploring the history and secret menu items of both national and regional chains, ranking everything from burgers and fries to ice and mascots, and offering his own expert tips on where to go and what to order. Fast food maniac and millions of other books are available for instant access. In 1998 schlosser wrote an investigative piece on the fast food industry for rolling stone. Fast food maniac by jon hein the crown publishing group. Here are a few recipes for nutritious and delicious dishes from the hein farm kitchen. The leading fast food chains still embrace a boundless faith in science and as a result have changed not just what americans eat, but also how their food is made. Howard was listening to jon hein s audiobook for fast food maniac before the show this morning and said he really should have hired a professional to narrate it instead of doing it himself. The fast food facts book puts all the nutritional data for your favorite fast foods at your fingertips. The charismatic radio personality from the howard stern show celebrates what we love about american fast food, covering chains both national and regional and offering an opinionated view on restaurant history, secret menu items, and even drivethru strategy.
Good read, but i dont know if i wouldve bought this book. A group sponsored by fast food companies and related trade groups has launched a campaign to smear the author eric schlosser, whose new book, chew on this, examines the fast food industrys impact on childrens health. Schlosser ends the book not in the american context, but abroad, with an examination of how fast food culture impact the rest of the globe. What began as a twopart article for the magazine turned into a groundbreaking book. Jon heins book, fast food maniac, chronicles the history of major national and regional fast food chains, revealing secret menu items along the way. When the first edition of this book was published, european governments were just preparing to slaughter huge. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fast food maniac. Cant fault him for any of that and all of us would do the same thing with our occupationcareer of choice. In drivethru dreams, adam chandler explores the inseparable link between fast food and american life for the past century. Recently it is being aired in tlc india in india premise.
Students have to follow a few tips regarding fast nation research. Until further notice, in response to covid19, ishare requesting and statewide library delivery are temporarily suspended, and ishare library materials will not be considered overdue. In the final volume of their gas, food, lodging trilogy, john jakle and keith sculle contemplate the origins, architecture, and commercial growth of fast food restaurants from white castle to mcdonalds. Jon hein is the ultimate fast food maniac, and in this book he draws on his extensive knowledge of, and love for, both nationwide chains and regional gems, from. Most of all, i am concerned about its impact on the nations children. I came up with this snack mix one day when i wanted something fast and easy that tasted like lemon bars. Fast food elffers, joost, freymann, saxton, freymann, saxton on.
Fast food nation research paper fast food nation research. So for the purpose of this challenge, here is what you should avoid. Hein admitted on the january 17, 2008 stern show that he adjusts his insulin levels to be able to indulge in junk food, such as his favorite oreo cupcake from crumbs cupcakes. The author is devin alexander, food columnist for womens health magazine. From arbys to white castle, one mans supersized obsession with americas favorite food.
Jan 01, 2006 when i first picked up this book i thought that it was going to be about fast food like mcdonald teaching nutrition but it wasnt it is a play on words because it about how different foods can be turned into cars and that they all travel fast. Why jon hein unapologetically loves fast food mens journal. Most any honest person can own up to harboring at least one fast food guilty pleasure. From arbys to white castle, one mans supersized obsession with americas favorite food ebook written by jon hein. This article relates to the book im reading, fast food nation, in many ways. The term fast food first appeared in the merriamwebster dictionary in 1951. Fast food maniac by jon hein audiobook listen online. In fast food maniac, jon hein howard stern show regular, tv host, and fast food expertcelebrates everything america loves about grabandgo cuisine. Fruits and vegetables leap off the plate and off the page in saxton freymanns fast paced tribute to things that go. This is an industry that both feeds and feeds off the young. Fast food facts 5th edition august 2006 is the largest, most complete and uptodate fast food nutrition guide available. Those looking for foodie critiques or nutritional treatises. Hein discusses the history of the restaurants, along with how their food is. Jon hein is the ultimate fast food maniac, and in this book he draws on his extensive knowledge of, and.
I have relistened to your book several times, and i dont really like fast food that. This employment system results in high labor turnover which prevents unionization. He auditioned for a job as the host of this show and got it. Schlosser settles on germany for the reasons he explainsbecause, in many ways, the two german states in the second half of the 20th century represent two different cultural attitudes, capitalist and socialist, regarding the relationship between the. Its a quick and easy reference thats perfect for home, work, or even in the car.
Fast food is simply tasty, readycooked meals packed to go. Fast food by saxton freymannjoost elffers scholastic. Ive been a fan of jon heins work before he even came to the howard stern show and as a fellow fast food fan, i looked forward to the book. Kids everywhere will thrill over the array of transportation methods on display, from enormous rockets. List of books and articles about fast food industry online. Fast food nation quotes from litcharts the creators of.
He has received a national magazine award and a sidney hillman foundation award for reporting. Schlosser ends the book not in the american context, but abroad, with an examination of how fastfood culture impact the rest of the globe. Unlike super size me or fast food nation, hein s fast food opens a new window. Browse audiobooks written by jon hein sorted by best. Jon hein is the ultimate fast food maniac, and in this book he draws on his.
Elffers, joost, freymann, saxton, freymann, saxton. We have one mans supersized obsession with americas favorite food kindle edition by jon hein. Jon hein is a fast food maniac, with a themed discovery channel show under his belt to prove it, and in this book he covers each chain in. The standard fastfood fare is low in fiber and tends to bog down your digestive process.