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The McDonaldization of Society 5 (2008)
In the latest edition of this now-classic work, George Ritzer brings the McDonaldization thesis up-to-date dealing with many new examples and manifestations. The major change in this edition is a new chapter on the “Starbuckization of Society”. This chapter assesses the Starbucks phenomenon and concludes that while it is important, it is largely a variant on McDonaldization. Thus, it is concluded that Starbucks will not replace McDonald’s as the model for the rationalization process in the contemporary world. |
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The Globalization of Nothing 2 (2007) A theoretical work that deals with the short and long-term effects of globalization--specifically arguing that societies are increasingly moving away from "something" (unique, indigenous culture) and toward "nothing" (globalized, standardized culture that is centrally controlled and is largely lacking in indigenous components). This book explores processes of grobalization and glocalization in order to explain Ritzer's analysis of the consequences of globalization for local cultures worldwide. |
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Enchanting a Disenchanted World (2005)
An examination of what are alternately called the “cathedrals” or”means” of consumption in the contemporary world (e.g. shopping malls, Las Vegas Casinos, Disney World). The dilemma facing these structures involves how to enchant themselves (and thereby attract ever more consumers) while remaining highly rationalized. |
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Encyclopedia of Sociology (2007) This definitive work on the state of sociology
includes ten volumes (plus an index) and has approximately 1800 entries (being continually updated and expanded on its associated website, BEOS
Online). It includes specially commissioned
entries written and edited by an international
team of some of the world's leading scholars.
It deals with both classical sociology and contemporary developments in the field from throughout the world. |
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Encyclopedia of Social Theory (2005)
This two-volume set offers an overview of major classical and contemporary social theories and theorists. The entries are written by leading experts in social theory. |
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The Blackwell Companion to Globalization (2007)
This Companion features original essays on the complexity of globalization and its diverse and sometimes conflicting effects. Written by top scholars in the field, it offers a nuanced and detailed examination of globalization that includes both positive and critical evaluations. |
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Sociological Theory, 7th edition (2008) In this seventh edition of Sociological Theory, George Ritzer, one of the foremost authorities on sociological theory, offers an overview of the entire history of sociological theory as well as in-depth analyses of classical, modern and postmodern theory. |
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Modern Sociological Theory, 7th edition (2008)
The seventh edition of Modern Sociological Theory by gives readers a comprehensive overview of the major contemporary schools of sociological thought. Key theories are integrated with biographical sketches of theorists, and theories are placed in their historical and intellectual context. |
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Classical Sociological Theory, 5th edition (2008) The fifth edition of Classical Sociological Theory by George Ritzer gives readers a comprehensive overview of the major classical social theorists in their historical context. The new chapter on Alexis de Tocqueville continues the tradition of adding a chapter on a new classical theorist to each edition (W.E.B. Du Bois was added in the last edition). |
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