The book, Fast Food Nation, was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than two years, as well as on bestseller lists in Canada, Great Britain, and Japan. It has been translated into more than twenty languages.
Share your thoughts and/or listen to the group discussion on Eric Schlosser’s book, Fast Food Nation. The discussion will be moderated by Scott Curtis, UMKC Research and Instruction Librarian. Be there for this lively discussion on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 from 3:00p.m.-4:30p.m. in Room 303 at the Miller Nichols Library.
The book discussion is presented in conjunction with the Division of Diversity, Access, & Equity and the UMKC Social Justice Book and Lecture Program. Mr. Schlosser is speaking on his book, Fast Food Nation, Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 at 6p.m. in the UMKC Pierson Auditorium.
Since 2007, UMKC’s Social Justice Book and Lecture Program has featured an author to deliver a presentation that challenges our notions of justice, power and humanity. Eric Schlosser’s work, Fast Food Nation, has been chosen as the 2011 Social Justice Book by this year’s selection committee.
During the past four years, more than 1,500 students have participated in the Social Justice Book and Lecture program through the College of Arts & Sciences, Business and Education 100 courses. The program was expanded to a city wide initiative with local churches, libraries, book clubs and civic organizations joining UMKC in this important endeavor to learn about the issues that plague our communities.
UMKC’s Social Justice Book and Lecture Program provides students, staff, faculty and community members an opportunity to engage in a discussion that is challenging, rigorous and represents the vital importance of academic environments that allow for debate, passionate discussion and academic freedom for all.
Please register for the October 26th book discussion by clicking on the below URL:
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