The McDonaldization Thesis: Explorations and Extensions

by George Ritzer

Book Overview

In this major new book, the author of the bestselling McDonaldization of Society provides an exploration of one of the most innovative and imaginative sociological theses of the last decade of the twentieth century - McDonaldization′.

Part One centres on a discussion of Karl Mannheim′s theory of rationalization. The author also assesses the degree to which sociology in general and sociological theory in particular have been...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761955402
• ISBN13: 9780761955405
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Applying the thesis to actual life

Ritzer has taken his popular McDonaldization theory and applied it to a host of specific topics, such as the university (and sociology in particular), the work force, leisure and other areas of life. He builds not just on his work but also on those who have taken his theory and built on it, as well as some of the masters in the social theory realm. For those who are interested in this theory, this is an invaluable addition to the body of work.

A great book, to read for all people!

As a student in Norway, going on the course sociology, this was a great book to read. I`m going to have a review of this book at my course, in front of my professor , and the rest of my class. And i will only say good things about that book. The book contains good things about Max Weber, Karl Mannheim. A another thing whit this book, is that Georg Ritzer is using easy words, good langue and its easy to understand.I requment this book to all, either you are a student in sociology, or regular student. Even so if you arent a student, it is a good book to read,for to understand what is the McDonaldization thesis.Gaute Aadnesen