Sociology Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life 7th Ed + the Mcdonaldization of Society 5

by Ritzer, George; Newman, David M.

• ISBN13: 9781412969550
• ISBN10: 1412969557
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-15
• Publisher: Pine Forge Pr

Summary

DISCOUNTED BUNDLE SAVES YOUR STUDENTS MORE THAN $23 OVER BUYING THE TEXTS SEPARATELYThe Seventh Edition of David Newman's  Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life invites students to delve into the fascinating world of sociological thought. Encouraging students to think more about how sociology applies to their everyday lives, this edition features updated coverage and fresh examples, including revamped micro-macro connections to help students understand the link between individual lives and the structure of society.New to the Seventh EditionPresents new and updated coverage throughout, including new sections on Muslim-Americans, global warming, and sexual orientation Features Newman's signature compelling writing style with slightly briefer chapters and integrated global content in each for a better fit with today's courses Provides a more robust research methods section with innovative discussions of spuriousness in research, reading a research article correctly, and more, plus a new 'œDoing Social Research' feature Offers new examples from the myriad U.S. subcultures to engage students with examples that are relevant to their lives Features new and updated Micro-Macro Connections, including technology and erosion of privacy, the global health divide, and more, to help students make the link between their daily lives and the architecture of society Includes fresh examples and updated statistical information throughout the text, along with new exhibits and impactful visual essaysAs one of the most noteworthy and popular sociology books of all time, George Ritzer's The McDonaldization of Society 5 demonstrates the power of the sociological imagination to today's readers in a way that few other books have. The McDonaldization of Society 5 has been updated with many contemporary examples that speak relevantly to today's student. This engaging book, sure to spark debate both in and out of the classroom, connects the everyday world of the 'œtwenty-something' consumer with sociological analysis.New to McDonaldization 5 Presents a new concluding chapter on Starbuckization: A new Chapter 10 titled 'œThe Starbuckization of Society?' examines the Starbucks phenomenon in relation to McDonaldization. Links pop culture to McDonaldization with contemporary examples: Updated examples include online dating services, Viagra, MDMA (Ecstasy), text messaging, Chipotle, Pollo Campero, extreme sports, robotic surgery with the Da Vinci system, Snack Wraps, megachurches, and more. Features an increased focus on globalization: Global issues are more prevalent throughout this edition, particularly in the discussion of the relationship between McDonaldization and the environment in Chapter 7. Looks at precursors and future possibilities of McDonaldization: A revised Chapter 2 combines a discussion of the precursors of McDonaldization and content on dealing with contemporary changes in, and future possibilities of, a McDonaldized world.