The social organization of work

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The social organization of work

Randy Hodson, Teresa A. Sullivan

Wadsworth Pub. Co., c1995

2nd ed

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Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 468-498) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This text offers a view of the sociology of work, merging occupational and industrial issues. Its research-based, issues-oriented approach helps students understand the US and the world.

Table of Contents

1. The Evolution Of Work. 2. Studying The World Of Work. 3. Work And The Family. 4. Seeking Job Satisfaction. 5. Disruptions, Barriers, And Stress In Work. 6. Collective Responses To Work. 7. Technology And Organization. 8. Manufacturing. 9. The High-Technology Workplace. 10. Services. 11. Professions And Professionals. 12. Executives, Managers, And Administrators. 13. Clerical Workers And Sales Workers. 14. Marginal, Contingent, And Peripheral Jobs. 15. The World Of The Large Corporation. 16. Work In A Global Economy. 17. The Future Of Work. Appendix Tables: Employment And Earnings By Occupation And Gender.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA26239966
  • ISBN
    • 0534209823
  • LCCN
    94039405
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Belmont, Calif.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 514 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
  • Classification
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