One of the most noteworthy and popular sociology books of all time, The McDonaldization of Society demonstrates the power of the sociological imagination to today's readers in a way that few books have been able to do. It is ideal for use in a wide range of undergraduate courses and will be of equal interest to anyone interested in social criticism. This book links a large number of social phenomena to McDonaldization, some which are directly affected by the principles of the fast-food restaurant and others where the effect is more indirect.
The fast-food business, most notably McDonalds, revolutionised not only the restaurant business but also American society and ultimately, the world.
This engaging work of social criticism is praised for sparking debate in and out of the classroom and for allowing students to read in depth on a small number of fascinating topics, and it vividly demonstrates the relevance of Weber's ...
The success of McDonald's itself is apparent: In 2010, its revenues were $24.1 billion, with net income of $4.9 billion.6 McDonald's, which first began operations in 1955, had almost 33,000 restaurants in 117 countries throughout the ...
This book links a large number of social phenomena to McDonaldization, some which are directly affected by the principles of the fast-food restaurant and others where the effect is more indirect.
The First Edition of The McDonaldization of Society has been an international bestseller and acclaimed worldwide, largely because of its effectiveness in conveying the `sociological imagination′. The power of sociology...
Based upon George Ritzer's McDonaldization of Society thesis and incorporating aspects of social theory, this book examines the introduction of care management to social work practice.
The first is the fact that McDonald's itself , while still the star of the fastfood industry and continuing to grow rapidly , is experiencing some difficulties and does not quite have the luster it once did . If McDonald's is having ...
Latest update of this internationally popular anthology from George Ritzer.
Sociologist Emily Kane (2012) conducted in-depth interviews with more than 40 parents of preschoolers, asking about the children's toys, clothing, and socialization, among other things. She found that while parents often want to ...
The explosive growth of consumer credit, as well as the shift from cash to "plastic" in societies throughout the world signals a transformation in social relations, which is the focus of this book.