Chandler, Adam
Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America's Fast-Food Kingdom
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250090744
- author:
- Chandler, Adam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Flatiron Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.5 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America's Fast-Food Kingdom This book is a worthwhile read for anyone with a passion for fast food. Adam Chandler's engaging narrative takes readers on a fascinating journey through the history of America's fast-food industry, revealing the complexities and contradictions that lie beneath its familiar facade. From its humble beginnings in Wichita, where White Castle pioneered the concept of fast food in 1921, to the viral tweets and social media sensations of today, Chandler explores the intricate relationships between food, culture, and identity. With wit and nuance, he uncovers the stories behind the industry's most iconic brands and the people who make them tick.