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An investigative journalist takes you inside the corporate meat industrya shocking, indepth report every American should read.The biggest takeover in American business that youve n ever heard ofThe American supermarket seems to represent the best in America: abundance, freedom, choice. But that turns out to be an illusion. The rotisserie chicken, the pepperoni, the cordon bleu, the frozen pot pie, and the bacon virtually all come from four companies.In The Meat Racket, investigative reporter Christopher Leonard delivers the firstever account of how a handful of companies have seized the nations meat supply. He shows how they built a system that puts farmers on the edge of bankruptcy, charges high prices to consumers, and returns the industry to the shape it had in the 1900s before the meat monopolists were broken up. At the dawn of the twentyfirst century, the greatest capitalist country in the world has an oligarchy controlling much of the food we eat and a hightech sharecropping system to make that possible.Forty years ago, more than thirtysix companies produced half of all the chicken Americans ate. Now there are only three that make that amount, and they control every aspect of the process, from the egg to the chicken to the chicken nugget. These companies are even able to raise meat prices for consumers while pushing down the price they pay to farmers. And tragically, big business and politics have derailed efforts to change the system.We know that it takes big companies to bring meat to the American table. What The Meat Racket shows is that this industrial system is rigged against all of us. In that sense, Leonard has exposed our heartlands biggest scandal.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Meat Racket'? A: 'The Meat Racket' investigates the corporate takeover of America's meat supply by a few dominant companies, revealing how this oligopoly affects farmers and consumers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Meat Racket'? A: The author of 'The Meat Racket' is Christopher Leonard, an investigative journalist known for his work on corporate practices in the food industry.
- Q: When was 'The Meat Racket' published? A: 'The Meat Racket' was published on February 18, 2014.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Meat Racket' is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Meat Racket' have? A: 'The Meat Racket' contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Meat Racket' is offered in new condition, ensuring it is free from wear or damage.
- Q: What category does 'The Meat Racket' fall under? A: 'The Meat Racket' is categorized under Agriculture, focusing on the food industry's economics and practices.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Meat Racket'? A: Yes, 'The Meat Racket' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Meat Racket'? A: 'The Meat Racket' explores themes of corporate control over food supply, the impact on farmers, consumer prices, and the challenges of reforming the meat industry.
- Q: Why should I read 'The Meat Racket'? A: Reading 'The Meat Racket' provides insight into the complexities of the meat industry and highlights the challenges faced by farmers and consumers due to corporate monopolization.