Eric Matthew Schlosser is an American journalist and author known for his investigative journalism. He has written several books that delve into different aspects of American society and its underbelly. His notable works include Fast Food Nation (2001), which explores the local and global influence of the fast food industry; Reefer Madness (2003), which looks at the state of marijuana and other illegal trades in America; and Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety (2013), which uncovers the history and potential dangers of nuclear weapons.