The meaning of work in the new economy
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Bibliographic Information
The meaning of work in the new economy
(The future of work series / editor Peter Nolan)
Palgrave Macmillan, 2007
- : hardback
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Note
"E.S.R.C., Economic & Social Research Council"
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-259) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book analyzes the multiple levels of meaning which people attach to work today, and the role of work in people's lives. By looking at call centres and software development, the book evaluates some of the claims made for the knowledge economy and argues that defining the work-life boundary is a constant problem for many workers
Table of Contents
Work Attachment, Work Centrality and the Meaning of Work in Life Into the New Century: the Changing Terrain for Work and Employment Organizational Life: the Nature of Work Organizational Life: the Management of Commitment Occupational Life Household and Community Life Women and Men Class and Status Back to the Future? Change and Continuity at Work
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