cultural-globalization
The spread and adaptation of McDonaldization and McJob phenomena across different countries and cultural contexts, such as India, China, and Italy.
2 chapters across 2 books
The McDonaldization of Society: Into the Digital Age (2019)George Ritzer
Chapter 5 primarily compiles an extensive list of references and citations related to the concept of McJobs and the broader McDonaldization thesis, illustrating the global and interdisciplinary reach of these ideas. It includes scholarly articles, books, news reports, and web sources that discuss the nature of McJobs, their impact on labor processes, and the rationalization of work in various contexts such as fast food, education, healthcare, sports, and politics. The chapter emphasizes the pervasive influence of McDonaldization principles across different sectors and geographies, highlighting both critiques and nuanced perspectives on routinized, standardized work.
2018 A.D. or the King Kong Blues (2018)Sam J. Lundwall
The chapter 'Preamble' introduces Sam J. Lundwall's novel 'King Kong Blues' by situating it within the context of speculative fiction's often pessimistic view of the near future. It highlights Lundwall's unique approach of grounding his narrative in realistic elements from his Swedish environment while addressing global issues such as overpopulation, political and religious conflicts, and technological control. The chapter also details the novel's innovative multimedia aspect, combining literature with a musical album, and recounts the background of its creation, publication, and reception.