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Drive-Thru Dreams
A Journey Through the Heart of America's Fast-Food Kingdom
Book • 2019
In 'Drive-Thru Dreams', Adam Chandler delves into the intricate relationship between fast food and American culture over the past century.
The book combines heartfelt anecdotes, fascinating trivia, and interviews with fans, executives, and workers to reveal the complexities of the industry.
Chandler traces the history from White Castle's beginnings in Wichita in 1921 to modern-day viral social media phenomena, highlighting how fast food has shaped and reflected American society, including its innovations, failures, international charisma, and regional identities.
The book combines heartfelt anecdotes, fascinating trivia, and interviews with fans, executives, and workers to reveal the complexities of the industry.
Chandler traces the history from White Castle's beginnings in Wichita in 1921 to modern-day viral social media phenomena, highlighting how fast food has shaped and reflected American society, including its innovations, failures, international charisma, and regional identities.
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as the author of the book, highlighting his expertise on fast food and American culture.


Ed Levine

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Why Chili's and Red Lobster Matter
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as the author of a book on the history of fast food.


Sally Helm

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McDonald's Before McDonald's (from HISTORY This Week)
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when discussing the history of American fast food.

Phil

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How the world learned to love fast food
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as the author of the book, which explores the history and culture of American fast food.


Mike Carruthers

Why We Love Fast Food & What Will Make You Successful
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et Frédéric Encel lors de la discussion sur la culture de la malbouffe aux États-Unis.

Eric Guevara-Fray

«La guerre mondiale n'aura pas lieu»
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Alexis Madrigal


Adam Chandler

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