George Ritzer books in order
American sociologist
- Born
- 1940
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 25
George Ritzer has published 13 non-fiction books and 12 other books, beginning with Sociological Theory (1988). The best-known is The McDonaldization of Society (1993). The latest is Contemporary Sociological Theory and Its Classical Roots (2018).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with George Ritzer
Start here
The McDonaldization of Society
George Ritzer's most-read book.
Newest
Contemporary Sociological Theory and Its Classical Roots
Published 2018.
Non-fiction in order
Sociology (1974)
Sociological Theory (1988)
Classical Sociological Theory (1992)
The McDonaldization of Society (1993)
The McDonaldization Thesis (1997)
Modern Sociological Theory (2000)
Handbook of Social Theory (2001)
The Globalization of Nothing (2002)
Enchanting a Disenchanted World (2004)
Encyclopedia of Social Theory (2005)
The McDonaldization of Society 5 (2007)
The McDonaldization of Society 7 (2013)
Contemporary Sociological Theory and Its Classical Roots (2018)
Other books in order
Issues, Debates, and Controversies (1972)
Sociology, Experiencing a Changing Society (1979)
Classical Sociology Theory (1999)
Handbook of Social Problems (2003)
Contemporary Sociological Theory and Its (2006)
Mcdonaldization (2006)
The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology (2006)
Globalization (2010)
The Concise Encyclopedia of Sociology (2010)
Introduction to Sociology (2013)
Introduction to Sociology: Canadian Version (2013)
Essentials of Sociology (2018)
About George Ritzer
George Ritzer is an American sociologist, professor, and author who has mainly studied globalization, metatheory, patterns of consumption, and modern/postmodern social theory. His concept of McDonaldization draws upon Max Weber's idea of rationalization through the lens of the fast food industry. He coined the term in a 1983 article for The Journal of American Culture, developing the concept in The McDonaldization of Society (1993), which is among the best selling monographs in the history of American sociology.
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George Ritzer FAQ
- How many books has George Ritzer written?
- George Ritzer has published 13 non-fiction books and 12 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George Ritzer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The McDonaldization of Society.
- What is George Ritzer's latest book?
- Contemporary Sociological Theory and Its Classical Roots (2018).
- What is George Ritzer's most famous book?
- The McDonaldization of Society (1993) is George Ritzer's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.