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Intended Audience
The bestselling The McDonaldization of Society is already in use in a variety of courses:
Sociology                                    Business & Management
Introduction to Sociology                Consumer Behavior
Social Problems                             Organizational Communication
Social Change                                Foundations of Leadership
Globalization
Sociology of Work
It is also popular in freshman seminars, as well as with those interested in social criticism.
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Country | USA |
Brand | Sage Publications |
Manufacturer | SAGE Publications, Inc |
Binding | Paperback |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9781412954303 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |