\u201cMcDonaldization of Society\u201d<\/p>\n
Research (or ideally, READ) the book \u201cMcDonaldization of Society\u201d written by George Ritzer. The first edition was released in 1993. Look for a youtube video of a lecture or interview with George Ritzer.<\/p>\n
Length 2-3 pages; double spaced;<\/p>\n
Research (or ideally, READ) the book \u201cMcDonaldization of Society\u201d written by George Ritzer. The first edition was released in 1993. Look for a youtube video of a lecture or interview with George Ritzer.<\/p>\n
Address the following in your essay:<\/p>\n
In 2-3 paragraphs, summarize the main points in \u201cMcDonaldization of Society.\u201d
\nWhat is McDonaldization? What are some examples of McDonaldization given in the book?
\nWhat are some of the advantages of McDonaldization? Discuss efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control.
\nWhat is rationality and how does it relate to Ritzer\u2019s argument?
\nDo you think the advantages of McDonaldization outweigh the disadvantages? Explain.
\nSummarize a youtube video you watched of George Ritzer.
\nResearch Max Weber\u2019s view of bureaucracy (including pages 72-73 in our book). How is it similar\/different to Ritzer\u2019s use of McDonaldization?
\nList five (5) ways in your daily life that you could resist McDonaldization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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