Our Social World + The McDonaldization of Society5

Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology introduces the
discipline of sociology to the contemporary student and provides an integrated,
comprehensible framework from which to view the world. In each chapter, authors
Jeanne H. Ballantine and Keith A. Roberts provide an organizing theme that is
not exclusively tied to one theoretical paradigm to help students see
relationships between topics. Our Social World presents the perspective
of students living in the larger global world.

Key Features:

• Offers a strong global focus:
  A global perspective is integrated into each chapter to encourage students
  to think of global society as a logical extension of their own micro
  world.
• Illustrates the practical
  side of sociology: Boxes highlight careers and volunteer opportunities for
  those with a background in sociology as well as policy issues that
  sociologists influence.
• Encourages critical thinking:
  This book provides various research strategies and illustrates concrete examples
  of the method being used to help students develop a more sophisticated
  epistemology.
• Presents "The Social World
  Model" in each chapter: This organizing framework helps students
  understand the interrelatedness of core concepts.

Accompanied by High
Quality Ancillaries:

• Instructor′s
  Resources on CD-ROM are available to all adopters. Contact us for
  more information
• Student study site at
  www.pineforge.com/ballantinestudy This study site includes e-Flashcards to reinforce key concepts,
  self-quizzes, web exercises, NPR′s This American Life radio
  segments, and more.
• Free online access to
  the 21st Century Sociology: A Reference Handbook to adopters of Our Social
  World: Plus guides to using that Handbook
  in conjunction with Our Social World in the classroom - preview them by clicking
  here!

IRCDs are available for qualified instructors only. To request an IRCD for
this book please contact Customer Care at 1.800.818.7243 (6 am - 5 pm Pacific
Time) or by emailing [email protected] with course name and enrollment and your
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**JUST PUBLISHED AND ALREADY IN THE CLASSROOM!

Some of the many universities already using Our Social World:
The Ohio State University, Ball State University,

Austin Peay State University, Florida Atlantic University, and more! **Intended Audience:** As 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 other books have. A major effort has been made in **The McDonaldization of Society 5** to update many examples to 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 "twenty-something" consumer with sociological analysis. **New to McDonaldization 5** - Presents a new concluding chapter on Starbuckization: A new Chapter 10 titled "The 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. **Ancillaries** - An **Instructor′s Resource CD-ROM** features PowerPoint presentations, suggested essay questions and activities, video resources, teaching tips, an interview with the author, and more - A **student study site at www.pineforge.com/mcdonaldizationstudy5** includes interviews with the author, Learning from SAGE Journal Articles, student activities, and more IRCDs are available for qualified instructors only. To request an IRCD for this book please contact Customer Care at 1.800.818.7243 (6 am - 5 pm Pacific Time) or by emailing [email protected] with course name and enrollment and your university mailing address to expedite the process.