The Jungle's Contribution to a Nation's Reform- Exploration of Upton Sinclair's work

When we place our order at a fast food place, we seldom think about what's in our food. Not once do we stop and ask how the meat was processed, or wonder if it had ever been exposed to unsanitary conditions. We are confident we are receiving the best quality food our money can buy. In the 1900s, however, sanitation in the workplace was poor. The American public was blind to the monstrosities behind food …

…in Sinclair's work outraged society, causing more and more people to want reform. Through the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act, more regulations concerning the well being of the public were enforced. In the long run, these two pieces of legislation molded the foundations of the FDA, which still plays a defining role in today's society. This book clearly shows how one simple action can lead to extraordinary changes in history.