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An edition of The McDonaldization of Society: An Investigation into the Changing Character of Contemporary Social Life (1993)

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An edition of The McDonaldization of Society: An Investigation into the Changing Character of Contemporary Social Life (1993)

The McDonaldization of society

an investigation into the changing character of contemporary social life

Rev. ed.

by

  • 4.0 (4 ratings)
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  • 9 Currently reading
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"George Ritzer's seminal work of critical sociology, The McDonaldization of Society, continues to stand as one of the pillars of modern day sociological thought. Building on the argument that the fast food restaurant has become the model for the rationalization process today, this book links theory to contemporary life in a globalized world and resonates with students in a way that few other books do. Ritzer opens students’ eyes to many current issues and shows how McDonaldization’s principles apply to other settings, especially in the areas of consumption and globalization. Through vivid story-telling prose, Ritzer provides an insightful introduction to this fascinating topic and aids students' critical development."

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Pine Forge Press
Language
English
Pages
265

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Fast food restaurants Management Popular culture Rationalization (Psychology) Social aspects of Fast food restaurants Social aspects of Management Social conditions Social structure McDonald's Corporation McDonald's (Firm) Cultuur Sociale verandering Conditions sociales Rationalisation (Psychologie) Aspect social Maatschappij Sociaal-economische verandering Gestion Consumentisme Restaurants-minute Structure sociale Internationalisatie Rationalisierung Bu˜rokratisierung Sociale structuur Influence Lebensfu˜hrung Lebensstil Fast Food Rationalisering Umschulungswerksta˜tten fu˜r Siedler und Auswanderer Social aspects Et la rationalisation Zivilisation Restauration rapide Technischer Fortschritt United states, social conditions, 1980- Industrial management Defense mechanisms (psychology) Rationalism

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United states États-Unis

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1980-

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2000, Pine Forge Press
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The McDonaldization of society: an investigation into the changing character of contemporary social life
1996, Pine Forge Press
in English - Rev. ed.
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The McDonaldization of society: an investigation into the changing character of contemporary social life
1993, Pine Forge Press
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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-243) and index.

Published in
Thousand Oaks, Calif

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
306/.0973
Library of Congress
HM131 .R58 1996, HM131.R58 1996

The Physical Object

Pagination
xxi, 265 p. ;
Number of pages
265

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL784786M
ISBN 10
0803990766, 0803990774
LCCN
95016950
OCLC/WorldCat
32430527
LibraryThing
133214
Goodreads
167491
929580

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OL465449W

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