Welcome to the Companion Website

This site is intended to enhance your use of The McDonaldization of Society, eighth edition, by George Ritzer. Please note that all the materials on this site are especially geared toward maximizing your understanding of the material. 

Now in its Eighth Edition, George Ritzer's McDonaldization of Society continues to stand as one of the pillars of modern day sociological thought. By linking theory to 21st century culture this book resonates with students in a way that few other books do, opening their eyes to many current issues, especially in the areas of consumption and globalization. Through vivid, story-telling prose, Ritzer provides an insightful introduction to this fascinating topic and aides students' critical development. This new edition has been fully updated to include a new focus on McDonaldization of the workforce.  

Acknowledgments

We gratefully acknowledge George Ritzer for writing an excellent text and for reviewing the assets on this site. Special thanks are also due to Susan Wortmann of Nebraska Wesleyan University and Jill Rowe of Western Michigan for creating the ancillaries on this site.