The McDonaldization of Social Work

The McDonaldization of Social Work
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9781317024347
ISBN-13 : 1317024346
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis The McDonaldization of Social Work by : Donna Dustin

Based upon George Ritzer's McDonaldization of Society thesis and incorporating aspects of social theory, this book examines the introduction of care management to social work practice. Donna Dustin analyzes care management as an example of the managerial application of efficiency, calculability, predictability and control to social work practice. These principles, put to good use in organizations that produce tangible outputs at a profit, are being increasingly applied in non-profit public sector organizations where the outcomes require intangibles such as professional relationships. The author examines whether the McDonaldization process heightens dilemmas such as cost versus rights for professionals working in the social services. Using social theory to frame her research with care managers and their managers in the UK, the author examines the day-to-day implications of care management for social work practice and questions whether the construction of service users as customers contributes to empowering practice. The book's in-depth analysis of the policy background, implementation and practice of care management will resonate with social workers in other national contexts, such as the US, where the care management model has been introduced.

The McDonaldization of Social Work

The McDonaldization of Social Work
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 229
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ISBN-10 : 9781317024330
ISBN-13 : 1317024338
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis The McDonaldization of Social Work by : Donna Dustin

Based upon George Ritzer's McDonaldization of Society thesis and incorporating aspects of social theory, this book examines the introduction of care management to social work practice. Donna Dustin analyzes care management as an example of the managerial application of efficiency, calculability, predictability and control to social work practice. These principles, put to good use in organizations that produce tangible outputs at a profit, are being increasingly applied in non-profit public sector organizations where the outcomes require intangibles such as professional relationships. The author examines whether the McDonaldization process heightens dilemmas such as cost versus rights for professionals working in the social services. Using social theory to frame her research with care managers and their managers in the UK, the author examines the day-to-day implications of care management for social work practice and questions whether the construction of service users as customers contributes to empowering practice. The book's in-depth analysis of the policy background, implementation and practice of care management will resonate with social workers in other national contexts, such as the US, where the care management model has been introduced.

The McDonaldization of Society

The McDonaldization of Society
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Publisher : SAGE Publications
Total Pages : 271
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ISBN-10 : 9781506348568
ISBN-13 : 1506348564
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis The McDonaldization of Society by : George Ritzer

The author is a proud sponsor of the 2020 SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award—enabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop. The book that made "McDonaldization" part of the lexicon of contemporary sociological theory, read by hundreds of thousands of students, is now in its Ninth Edition! George Ritzer′s seminal work of critical sociology, The McDonaldization of Society, continues to stand as one of the pillars of modern day sociological thought. Building on the argument that the fast food restaurant has become the model for the rationalization process today, this book links theory to contemporary life in a globalized world and resonates with students in a way that few other books do. Ritzer opens students’ eyes to many current issues and shows how McDonaldization’s principles apply to other settings, especially in the areas of consumption and globalization. This new edition has been significantly reoriented to reflect our experience of McDonaldization in the world of online consumption. New to this Edition Examines how retailers like Amazon represent a new era of "datafication," the transformation of vast amounts of information into quantifiable data. Discusses how the digital world has almost unlimited potential to turn consumers into "prosumers" doing volunteer work formerly done by paid employees. This edition is more streamlined than previous editions to sharpen its argument and message, and make it more useable as a secondary reading in a wide range of courses

The McDonaldization Thesis

The McDonaldization Thesis
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 0761955402
ISBN-13 : 9780761955405
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis The McDonaldization Thesis by : George Ritzer

In this major new book, the author of the bestselling McDonaldization of Society provides an exploration of one of the most innovative and imaginative sociological theses of the last decade of the twentieth century - `McDonaldization'. Part One centres on a discussion of Karl Mannheim's theory of rationalization. The author also assesses the degree to which sociology in general and sociological theory in particular have been `McDonaldized'. The second part demonstrates the empirical reach of the `McDonaldization' process with discussions on work, credit and globalization. Part Three moves beyond `McDonaldization' to the worlds of `new means of consumption' and the postmodern perspectives that best illuminate them. The author

Resisting McDonaldization

Resisting McDonaldization
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 0761955186
ISBN-13 : 9780761955184
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Resisting McDonaldization by : Barry Smart

George Ritzer's McDonaldization thesis argued that contemporary life is succumbing to the standardization, flexibility and practicability of fast-food service. This book brings together specially commissioned papers by leading social and cultural analysts to engage in a critical appraisal of the thesis. The contributors discuss the roots of the thesis, the rationalization of late modern life, the effects of increasing cultural commodification, the continuing prominence of American cultural and economic imperialism and the impact of globalization on social and cultural life. The strengths and weaknesses of the McDonaldization thesis are clearly evaluated and the irrational consequences of rationalization are pinpointed and critically

The McDonaldization of Society

The McDonaldization of Society
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Publisher : Sage Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : UGA:32108045982181
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis The McDonaldization of Society by : George Ritzer

One of the most noteworthy and popular sociology books of all time, The McDonaldization of Society demonstrates the power of the sociological imagination to today's readers in a way that few books have been able to do. It is ideal for use in a wide range of undergraduate courses and will be of equal interest to anyone interested in social criticism. This book links a large number of social phenomena to McDonaldization, some which are directly affected by the principles of the fast-food restaurant and others where the effect is more indirect.

The McDonaldization of Society

The McDonaldization of Society
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 249
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781452226699
ISBN-13 : 1452226695
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis The McDonaldization of Society by : George Ritzer

George Ritzer’s McDonaldization of Society, now celebrating its’ 20thanniversary, 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 consumption and globalization. As in previous editions, the book has been updated and it offers new discussions of, among others, In-N-Out- Burger and Pret A Manger as possible antitheses of McDonaldization. The biggest change, however, is that the book has been radically streamlined to offer an even clearer articulation of the now-famous McDonaldization thesis.

The McDonaldization of Society

The McDonaldization of Society
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Publisher : SAGE Publications
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9781544398037
ISBN-13 : 1544398034
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis The McDonaldization of Society by : George Ritzer

Recipient of a 2021 McGuffey Longevity Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) The book that made "McDonaldization" part of the lexicon of contemporary sociological theory, read by hundreds of thousands of students, is now in its Tenth Edition. George Ritzer′s seminal work of critical sociology, The McDonaldization of Society, continues to stand as one of the pillars of modern sociological thought. Building on the argument that the fast food restaurant has become the model for the rationalization process today, this book links theory to contemporary life in a globalized world. Ritzer opens our eyes to many current issues and shows how McDonaldization’s principles—efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control—have been applied to other sectors of American society and throughout the world. This new edition continues to shift its focus to how we experience McDonaldization online, the new locus of production and consumption in the digital age.

The Choice and Partnership Approach

The Choice and Partnership Approach
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 240
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0955406218
ISBN-13 : 9780955406218
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis The Choice and Partnership Approach by : Steve Kingsbury Ann York

The McDonaldization of Society

The McDonaldization of Society
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Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages : 280
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1483358941
ISBN-13 : 9781483358949
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis The McDonaldization of Society by : George Ritzer

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 the ways in which the principles of the fast-food restaurant are coming to dominate sectors of American society as well as the rest of the world. This new edition has been fully updated to include a new focus on McDonaldization of the workforce.