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Recipient of a 2021 McGuffey Longevity Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA)

The book that made "McDonaldization" part of the lexicon of contemporary sociological theory, read by hundreds of thousands of students, is now in its... Read Full Overview

The author is a proud sponsor of the 2020 SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award--enabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop.

The book that made "McDonaldization" part of the lexicon... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

"Ritzer′s text is in a class by itself. I can′t think of another as insightful and enjoyable."

-- James D. Cover, Furman University

One of the most noteworthy and popular Sociology books of all time, The McDonaldization of Society demonstrates the... Read Full Overview

"The book provides a theoretical and analytical framework that both reflects reality and helps college students understand the reality of the world in which they grew up, live in, and are likely to continue to experience not only in the United States but throughout the world."... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Instructor Praise for Prior Editions
"This book has been a fabulous success with students because it combines elements of critical social theory, readability, . . . and popular culture." --Charles R. Frederick, Jr., Indiana... Read Full Overview