Dialectics of something and nothing: critical reflections on Ritzer's globalization analysis

Seeks to provide critical reflections on George Ritzer's globalization analysis.

Draws on a critical reading of Ritzer's work, in particular, his most recent book The Globalization of Nothing.

Highlights Ritzer's neglect of the dialectic of production and consumption, a dialectic that the author views as central to globalization.

The contributions and limitations of Ritzer's book are identified and discussed.