Editing George Ritzer (section)

== Works ==

Ritzer has published many monographs and textbooks. He has edited three encyclopedias, including the ''Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology''. He has written approximately one hundred scholarly articles in respected journals.<ref name="Vita: George Ritzer" />

=== ''Sociology: A Multiple Paradigm Science'' (1975, 1980) ===

Based on his original article appearing in the ''American Sociologist'',<ref>Ritzer, George. (1975). Sociology: A Multiple Paradigm Science. ''The American Sociologist'', ''10''(3), 156–167. {{JSTOR|27702185}}</ref> this book provides a foundation for Ritzer's other works on [[metatheory]].  The piece applies Thomas Kuhn's idea of scientific [[paradigm]]s to sociology and demonstrating that sociology is a science consisting of multiple paradigms. Ritzer also discusses what implications this has for the field of sociology.<ref name="Ritzer, G. Sociology 1974"/>

=== ''Toward an Integrated Sociological Paradigm'' (1981) ===

In this book, Ritzer contends that sociology needs an integrated [[paradigm]] in order to add to the extant paradigms noted in ''Sociology:  A Multiple Paradigm Science''. Ritzer proposes an integrated paradigm dealing with the interrelationships between the many levels of social reality.<ref>Ritzer, G. ''Toward an Integrated Sociological Paradigm''. Allyn and Bacon, Boston, 1981,</ref>

=== ''Metatheorizing in Sociology (1991)'' ===
This paper describes and makes the case for sociological metatheorizing, or the systematic study of sociological theory. Three types of metatheorizing are delineated on the basis of their end products: the attainment of a deeper understanding of theory, the creation of new theory, and the creation of an overarching theoretical perspective (a metatheory). The basic problems in metatheorizing are reviewed and it is concluded that the most basic difficulty has been the lack of a clear definition of the subfield. Some thoughts on the future of metatheorizing in sociology are offered.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ritzer|first=George|date=1990|title=Metatheorizing in sociology|journal=Sociological Forum|volume=5|pages=12|doi=10.1007/BF01115134|via=SpringerLink}}</ref>

=== ''The McDonaldization of Society'' (1993) ===

In this provocative book, George Ritzer explores how Weber's classic thoughts on [[rationalization (sociology)|rationalization]] take on new vitality and meaning when applied to the process of [[McDonaldization]]. He describes this as the process by which the principles of the fast food restaurants are coming to dominate more and more sectors of society in the United States as well as the rest of the world. George Ritzer is most well known for The McDonaldization of Society, which has five different editions and has sold over 175,000 copies as of 2007.<ref name="George Ritzer and the Crisis of the">{{cite journal|last1=Rojek|first1=Chris|date=23 January 2007|title=George Ritzer and the Crisis of the Public Intellectual|journal=Review of Education, Pedagogy, and Cultural Studies|volume=29|pages=3–21|doi=10.1080/10714410600552241|s2cid=145450920}}</ref>

Ritzer shows how Weber's central characteristics of rationalized systems - [[efficiency]], [[predictability]], [[calculability]], substitution of non-human for human [[technology]] and control over uncertainty - have found widespread expression in a broad range of organized human activity, including travel, consumer products and services, education, leisure, politics and religion as well as in the fast food industry.<ref name=":0">Ritzer, G. The McDonaldization of Society. Sage Publications. Thousand Oaks. 1993.</ref>

=== ''The Blackwell Companion to Major Contemporary Social Theorists'' (2003) ===

Guide to thirteen leading social theorists: [[Robert K. Merton]], [[Erving Goffman]], [[Social exchange theory#History|Richard M. Emerson]], [[James Samuel Coleman|James Coleman]], [[Harold Garfinkel]], [[Daniel Bell]], [[Norbert Elias]], [[Michel Foucault]], [[Jürgen Habermas]], [[Anthony Giddens]], [[Pierre Bourdieu]], [[Jean Baudrillard]], [[Judith Butler]].<ref name="John Wiley and Sons">{{cite book |last1=Ritzer |first1=George |title=The Blackwell Companion to Major Classical Theorists |date=2003 |publisher=John Wiley and Sons}}</ref>
During the Introduction of this book, Ritzer writes, “Although any list of theorists covered in a collection such as this one can be read as an official cannon, this book is intended to be used as ‘cannon fodder’ in an open, contestable process of theory construction and reconstruction."<ref name="John Wiley and Sons"/>

=== ''The Globalization of Nothing'', Second Edition (2007) ===
''The Globalization of Nothing'', Second Edition emphasizes the processes of [[globalization]] and how they relate to [[McDonaldization]]. As before, this book is structured around four sets of concepts addressing the issues of: "places/non-places," "things/non-things," "people/non-people," and "services/non-services." By drawing upon salient examples from everyday life, Ritzer invites the reader to examine the nuances of these concepts in conjunction with the paradoxes within the process of the globalization of nothing. Critical questions are raised throughout, and the reader is compelled not only to seek answers to these questions, but also to critically evaluate the questions as well as their answers. The current edition features a greater emphasis on the main topic of [[globalization]]: a new first chapter offers an introductory overview of [[globalization]] and globalization theory, outlining the unique ways in which these topics are addressed throughout the text. It also delves into two subprocesses of globalization — "glocalization" and "grobalization."<ref name="Globalization2">Ritzer, George (2007). ''The Globalization of Nothing 2. SagePublications.'' {{ISBN|9781412940214}}</ref>

=== ''Enchanting a Disenchanted World'', Third Edition (2009) ===

''Enchanting a Disenchanted World'', Third Edition examines Disney, malls, cruise lines, Las Vegas, the World Wide Web, McDonald's, Planet Hollywood, credit cards, and all the other ways we now consume. The current edition was updated to reflect the recent economic recession and the impact of the [[internet]]. Ritzer continues to explore this book's central thesis: that our society has undergone fundamental change because of the way and the level at which we consume.  The third edition demonstrates how we have created new "cathedrals" of consumption (places that enchant us so as to entice us to stay longer and consume more) while continuing to take [[capitalism]] to a new level. These places of [[consumption (sociology)|consumption]], whether in our homes, the mall, or cyberspace, are in a constant state of "enchanting the disenchanted," luring us through new spectacles because their rational qualities are both necessary and deadening at the same time.  The book also includes a wide range of theoretical perspectives — Marxian, Weberian, critical theory, postmodern theory — as well as a number of concepts such as hyperconsumption, implosion, [[simulation]], and time and space to show the audience how sociological theory can be applied to everyday phenomena.<ref>Ritzer, George (2009). ''[https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/enchanting-a-disenchanted-world/book233896 Enchanting a Disenchanted World] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003022353/https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/enchanting-a-disenchanted-world/book233896 |date=2023-10-03 }}'' Third Edition. Sage Publications. {{ISBN|9781412975810}}</ref>

=== ''Globalization: A Basic Text (2010)'' ===
The first full-scale textbook of its kind, Globalization: A Basic Text provides a balanced introduction to the major topics in globalization studies. Written in a highly accessible style, and drawing on sources both academic and popular, the book adopts a definition of globalization that emphasizes transplanetary flows and the structures that both expedite and impede those flows. Driven by a range of theories from imperialism and Americanization (and anti-Americanism), to neo-liberalism and the neo-Marxian alternatives, as well the major types of cultural theory, the book examines the key events in the history of globalization, and the principle flows and structures produced in the course of that history. Among the major topics covered are the economy, culture, technology, media and the Internet, migration, the environment, global inequalities, and the future of globalization. Making extensive use of maps and with a glossary of key terms, this book offers the reader not only a descriptive, but also acritical, analysis of globalization.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Ritzer|first=George|title=Globalization: A Basic Text|publisher=Wiley and Sons|year=2009}}</ref>

=== ''Introduction to Sociology (2012)'' ===
Introductory textbook co-written with Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy, this piece serves to illustrate relevance of sociology to daily life for beginning sociology students. The text highlights primary sociological concepts as well as basic theory, with an emphasis on Ritzer's largest areas of study: McDonaldization, [[consumerism]], and sociology of the digital age. The textbook is on its fifth edition as of August 2019, which features new contemporary examples featured within "Digital Living" boxes, which emphasize the ever-changing and present digital modernizations to the world and their impact.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Introduction to Sociology: George Ritzer|url=https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/introduction-to-sociology/book259062#features|access-date=24 February 2022|website=Sage Publishing|archive-date=25 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225011757/https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/introduction-to-sociology/book259062#features|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== ''The McDonaldization of Society: 20th Anniversary Edition'' (2012) ===
Ritzer's ''McDonaldization of Society'', now celebrating its 20th anniversary, continues to stand as one of the pillars of modern-day sociological thought. By linking theory to 21st-century culture, this book resonates with audiences in a way that few other books do, opening their eyes to many current issues, especially in [[consumption (sociology)|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 streamlined to offer an even clearer articulation of the McDonaldization thesis.  The final chapter also looks at "The DeMcDonaldization of Society", and concludes that while it is occurring on the surface, McDonaldization is alive and well.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Ritzer |first=George |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GWmuSztNeCsC |title=The McDonaldization of Society: 20th Anniversary Edition |date=2013 |publisher=SAGE Publications |isbn=978-1-4522-2669-9 |edition=Seventh |location=Thousand Oaks, California |pages=162–185 |language=en}}</ref>

=== ''Sociological Theory, Ninth Edition (2013)''===

George Ritzer and Jeffery Stepnisky are co-authors this book. The book is split into four parts.
Part One goes into specific details about the early years of sociological theory, focusing on Karl Marx, [[Emile Durkheim]], Max Weber, and Georg Simmel. 
Part Two shifts into modern sociological theories, such as Structural Functionalism, Systems Theory, Conflict Theory, varieties of Neo-Marxism Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, Ethnomethodology, Exchange, Network, and Rational Choice Theories, Contemporary Feminist Theory.
Part Three covers Integrative Sociological Theory, specifically Micro-Macro and Agency-Structure Integration.
Part Four is focused on contemporary Theories of Modernity, Globalization Theory, Structuralism, Poststructuralism, and Postmodern Social Theory, and Social Theory in the Twenty-First Century.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Ritzer |first1=George |last2=Stepnisky |first2=Stephen |title=Sociological Theory |publisher=McGraw Hill |edition=Ninth}}</ref>

=== ''Essentials of Sociology (2014)'' ===
Adaptation of ''Introduction to Sociology (2012),'' with the intention of being shorter and more streamlined. Includes same primary content (see ''Intro to Sociology 2012''). On fourth edition as of December 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Essentials of Sociology: George Ritzer|url=https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/introduction-to-sociology/book259062#features|access-date=24 February 2022|website=Sage Publishing|archive-date=25 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225011757/https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/introduction-to-sociology/book259062#features|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== ''Globalization: A Basic Text Second Edition (2015)'' ===
Updated to reflect recent global developments, the second edition of ''Globalization: A Basic Text'' presents an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics relating to globalization studies.

=== ''Globalization: A Basic Text Third Edition (2022)'' ===
In the comprehensively revised Third Edition of ''Globalization: A Basic Text'', distinguished researchers and authors George Ritzer and Paul Dean deliver an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics related to the study of globalization. The book includes accessible and rigorous material on the key theories and major topics in globalization, as well as modern developments like the rise of populism and far-right political groups, Brexit, migration and backlash to it, trade negotiations, social media and the spread of misinformation, climate change, social justice issues, and COVID-19.<ref>{{Cite book|last1=Ritzer|first1=George|title=Globalization: A Basic Text 3rd Edition|last2=Dean|first2=Paul|publisher=John Wiley and Sons|year=2021|isbn=9781119527329|location=Hoboken, NJ}}</ref>