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Velvet cage

Posted by Tony on February 19, 2005

"velvet cage" is a metaphor used by GEORGE RITZER in his book "The Ncdonaldization of America" (pine forge press, 2004) to describe the various degrees to which "Mcdonaldization" has permeated American society.
he describes society as living within a velvet,rubber or iron cage.
tony

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