Fast Food Nation

Because of the demand for small chicken pieces and not the whole chicken , most large factories have begun to obtain contracts with fast food industries . This corporate takeover of the chicken industry has forced out the independent farmer but as of yet no government action has been taken to protect the "little " farmers . Chapter seven sheds a little light on the inhumane aspects of industrialized cattle farming . The stench that is given off by the cattle , who defecate fifty pounds a day , is absolutely disgusting and fills the air permanently . The inhumane practices

that are associated with the raising of cattle are most visible in the slaughterhouse

Theorists Views

Theorists and pundits like Karl Marx and Durkheim sometimes use the term "fast food " to denigrate American habits , institutions , and values referring to them as elements of a "fast-food society " In fact "fast-food " has become a frequently used adjective , implying not only ready availability but also superficiality , mass-produced standardization , lack of authenticity , or just poor quality . According to Karl Marx the traditional view of the society is towards Capitalism and Fast Food Chains are a part of the capitalist society . They are here to earn profits without having any interest in overall health of the society

The rise of food borne illnesses has been on the increase over the past decade . This is due to the fact that the nation has developed central centers for the processing of meat , dairy and wheat products . One contaminant can infect a huge amount of product . From these centers foods are packaged and sent throughout the entire nation , spreading the diseases from coast to coast . During the 1920 's , hamburgers took on a "wrap " as being unsanitary and food for the poor , but time would prove this wrong "White Castle Hamburgers " conducted an experiment that...