‘Definitive, critical and engaging, this is a superb introduction to the sociology of work.’ Leo McCann
Now in a fully updated third edition, The Sociology of Work draws on the work of classic and contemporary theorists, to provide readers with a thorough exploration of all aspects of work and employment, including paid and unpaid work, standard and non-standard employment, and unemployment.
The new edition includes:
Two new chapters on "Work, Skill and the Labour Process" and "Managing Culture at Work". Expanded coverage of the rise and decline of trade unions; emotional labour, misbehaviour, and resistance at work.Further discussion of the gig economy and precarious work; automation and the end of work; globalization and human rights.
For Sociology and Business students, taking modules in work, employment and society.
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Now in a fully updated third edition, The Sociology of Work draws on the work of classic and contemporary theorists, to provide readers with a thorough exploration of all aspects of work and employment, including paid and unpaid work, standard and non-standard employment, and even unemployment.
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The Historical Transformation of Work
Work and Alienation
Work, Skill and the Labour Process
Managing Culture at Work
Industrial Work: Fordism, Neo-Fordism and Post-Fordism
Service Work: Fordism, Neo-Fordism and Post-Fordism
Non-Standard Work
Out of Work: Unemployment
Unpaid Domestic Work
Globalization: Paid and Unpaid Work
Glossary
References
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Definitive, critical and engaging, this is a superb introduction to the sociology of work. Edgell and Granter′s expert narrative takes us from the cotton mills to the gig economy, and from unpaid domestic chores to visions of a post-work future. Indispensable.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781526402646
Publisert
2019-11-21
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
SAGE Publications Ltd
Vekt
680 gr
Høyde
242 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
400