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S/S/232. McDonaldization: Old Wine New Bottles

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1500
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines George Ritzer’s theory of McDonaldization comparing it to Max Weber’s Rationalisation theory and seeking to explain why the principles of the fast-food restaurants used by McDonalds Corporation have come to dominate American society. The issues of quality degradation through increased rationalization are discussed, similarities between both theories are identified highlighting them against the differences of the social and historical contexts.

 

KEYWORDS: George Ritzer, McDonaldization, Max Weber, Rationalisation, quality, fast food restaurant,

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