Theory
McDonaldization
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Exchange
Details
- Introduced
- 1990s
Classifications
- Holder
- Individual
- Source of authority
- Observation
- Subject
- Human centred
- Political position
- Hegemonic
- Mode of transmission
- Text drawing
- Knowledge type
- Propositional
- Epistemic cluster
- Western philosophical
Referenced by
- The McDonaldization of Society articulates
- George Ritzer proposed
Sources
- George Ritzer. The McDonaldization of Society. Pine Forge Press, 1993.
Cite this entry
First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026
CLAD. "McDonaldization." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/mcdonaldization/. Accessed July 17, 2026.