Ritzer largely blames the fast-food industry and other food processes, such as the microwave oven, for the decline of the family dinner, and by extension, suggests it is responsible for what is commonly called the breakdown of the family. Use the online resources available through the Cannon Memorial Library to research ebooks on the contemporary American family. Do you agree with Ritzer's analysis? How so? Then, share your own conclusions about the impact of fast cooking on contemporary families