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

Purpose Seeks to provide critical reflections on George Ritzer's globalization analysis. Design/methodology/approach Draws on a critical reading of Ritzer's work, in particular, his most recent bookThe Globalization of Nothing. Findings Highlights Ritzer's neglect of the dialectic of production and consumption, a dialectic that the author views as central to globalization. Originality/value The contributions and limitations of Ritzer's book are identified and discussed.