The McDonaldization of Society 5 Updated with many contemporary examples that speak relevantly to today’s student, this engaging book is sure to spark debate both in and out of the classroom, and connect the everyday world of the “twenty-something” consumer with sociological analysis. Griswold: Cultures and Societies in a Changing World, Third Edition A vital and personal aspect of individual identity, culture shapes a person’s norms, values, beliefs, and practices. This Third Edition introduces the sociology of culture and explores cultural phenomena including stories, beliefs, media, ideas, art, religious practices, fashions, and rituals from a global sociological perspective. A new Chapter 8 investigates the interplay of culture and power, exploring the effects of political systems and rituals on the status quo and this book is part of Pine Forge’s Sociology for a New Century Series We offer these texts bundled together at a discount for your students.