Reading Question #3: "Global Realization"

Ok.  Everybody.  I see my last email wasn't an effective reminder. As you can see, only five of you posted an answer to reading question #2.  Sadness.  Disappointment.   

Let's not let this happen with reading question # 3!!  I'll issue reminders via phone calls to as many of you as possible. To receive full credit, you must respond by Sunday, October 26th. And if you haven't already, please respond to reading question #2. You can still receive partial credit. 

Here's your question. As always, give a substantive athletic answer: 

1. What is Schlosser's position in Chapter 10, "Global Realization"?  In other words, what do you think he trying to persuade you to believe about the global effects of fast food? Be sure to support your answer with evidence from the text. 

Reading Question #2: "What's in the Meat"

So . . . we just passed the halfway mark of our break, and what better way to mark but to exchange our scintillating ideas on another reading question!! Hey-oh!! 

Answers to reading question #1 were excellent: precise, thoughtful and passionate--I enjoyed each of your contributions. Also, unlike the previous chapters we've studied, everyone seemed to have strong, even angry responses to "the most dangerous job" and I'm glad. 

Now for another discussion. Please answer the following questions with the same athleticism that you did in the previous posts. Be careful to answer BOTH of them.  

Consider the following quote from chapter 9 : 

"The nation's industrialized and centralized system of food processing has created a whole new sort of outbreak, one that can potentially sicken millions of people." (195) 

1. Explain the significance of this quote and how it relates to Schlosser's position.  In other words, what "outbreak" is he talking about?  Be sure to include evidence from the text to support your answer. 

2. What is your reaction to this chapter? 

To receive full credit for your response, you have until 11:30pm this Sunday, October 12th.  And remember, be bold and sophisticated with your answers. 

 All the best, and enjoy the reading!