Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-83) and index.

Chain stores harm America / Mark Morford -- Chain stores benefit America / Pamela Villarreal -- Chain stores harm the environment / Sierra Club -- Chain stores may help the environment / Daniel Akst -- Chain stores drive out local businesses / Stacy Mitchell -- Chain stores benefit local businesses / Daren Fonda -- Wal-Mart exploits workers and communities / Dan Coleman -- Wal-Mart supports communities / Don Longo -- Many consumers prefer chain stores / Russell Roberts -- Many consumers reject chain stores / Jay Walljasper.

"Examines the thoughts on chain stores."--From source other than the Library of Congress