Eric Schlosser's Argument

            Eric Schlosser's argument is that fast food corporations have changed America in every possible way. Schlosser gives the general overview of his argument in the third paragraph of the excerpt of his book, Fast Food Nation "During a relatively brief period of time, the fast food industry has helped to transform not only the American diet, but also our landscape, economy, workforce, and popular culture. Fast food and its consequences have become inescapable, regardless of whether you eat it twice a dat, try to avoid it, or have never taken a single bite" (Schlosser 3). He describes in the introduction how large fast food industries such as McDonald's have become part of everyday American culture. How they have become a large part of our economy, especially when it comes to providing jobs. How they have even manipulated the government in order to be able to do whatever they pleased. Schlosser uses all main nine methods in his introduction, Narration, Detail, Description, Argument, Process Analysis, Definition, Comparison & Contrast, Cause & Effect, and Classification. Because this is the introduction to a larger book, it needs to describe everything that is going to be discussed in the pages to come, which is why he blends together so many methods, because a book is essentially every method combined into one genre. 

            I particularly like his writing style very much. It was all very cohesive, easy to follow, and interesting at the same time. I learned a lot in 7 1/4 pages, more than I thought I could have. The way he constructed this excerpt definitely makes me want to read the rest of his book. I thought that his argument was very relevant, especially now in this day and age when it's changing so fast. The argument itself was very well put together, even in the introduction. I can't imagine what the rest of the book is like if the introduction was this informing and engaging.