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World War II and the Advent of Fast Food

Food technologies developed to aid the war effort became the template for American eating in the postwar era. Follow the proliferation of freeze-dried and convenience foods, TV dinners, and chain restaurants as they shaped food culture. Study the phenomenon of fast food and the McDonald’s business model that became a global phenomenon.

English
  • Originally Aired May 5, 2013
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created June 17, 2021 by
    blueflinko
  • Modified October 16, 2024 by
    virgilinojuca