Eric Schlosser 
Biography
Journalist and Author from United States
Eric Schlosser is an award-wining journalist and best-selling author. His most acclaimed book is ‘Fast Food Nation’ (2002), a damning exposé of the American fast food industry. His other books include ‘Reefer Madness’ (2004) and the children’s book ‘Chew On This’ (2006). He has been a correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly since 1996.
Videos
Eric Schlosser
What’s wrong with industrial agriculture?
Eric Schlosser highlights the damage caused by decades of intensive food production. Schlosser believes that industrialized agriculture carries serious costs in both animal and…
Recorded: 28 October 2006
Eric Schlosser
What’s wrong with conventional agriculture?
Eric Schlosser believes that industrialized food systems are far too reliant on fossil fuels. Our food is dependent on oil both in its production and in its transportation to market.…
Recorded: 28 October 2006
Eric Schlosser
Is deregulation a good thing?
In the US, the attitude of government towards controlling corporations changes from administration to administration. Periods of greater or lesser regulation result. Schlosser believes…
Recorded: 28 October 2006
Eric Schlosser
What would a healthy food system look like?
Eric Schlosser says that while his work hasn’t turned him into a vegetarian, it has made him more aware of the provenance of the meat and dairy he consumes. He believes that a…
Recorded: 28 October 2006
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