Industrial relations in Africa

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Industrial relations in Africa

edited by Geoffrey Wood and Chris Brewster

Palgrave Macmillan, 2007

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This book provides an overview on the state and nature of industrial relations in tropical and southern Africa, encompassing theoretical and comparative perspectives and country studies. Leading experts in the field provide insights into the underlying causes of both individual national traditions and practices, and continent-wide trends.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction: Comprehending Industrial Relations in Africa
  • C.Brewster & G.Wood PART ONE: COUNTRY STUDIES FROM EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA The Dynamics of Industrial Relations in Eritrea: 1991-2006
  • F.Ghebregiorgis & L.Karsten The Development of Industrial Relations in Kenya
  • G.Hagglund Industrial Relations and the Social Partners in Kenya
  • T.Fashoyin Industrial Relations in Malawi
  • L.Dzimbiri Contemporary Issues in Industrial Relations: The Case of Uganda
  • J.Kirenga PART TWO: COUNTRY STUDIES FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA Industrial Relations in Conditions of Economic Stress: The Zimbabwe Case
  • L.Sachikonye Trade Unions, Democratization and Structural Adjustment in Mozambique
  • E.Webster & G.Wood Labour Regulation In Namibia: From "Colonial Despotism" to "Flexible Taylorism"
  • G.Klerck Industrial Relations, Unions and Insecurity in South Africa
  • P.Dibben The Emerging and Changing Industrial Relations Landscape in Botswana
  • T.Seleke PART THREE
  • COUNTRY STUDIES FROM WEST AND NORTH AFRICA Industrial Relations in an Emerging Morocco
  • M.Essaaidi The Development of Industrial Relations in Nigeria, 1900-2006
  • S.Fajana Contemporary Industrial Relations in Nigeria
  • D.Otobo Industrial Relations in Ghana
  • G.Frazer Industrial Relations in Francophone Africa: The Case of Niger
  • R.Croucher PART FOUR: TRANS-CONTINENTAL TRENDS AND ISSUES Organising the Informal Economy: Results and Prospects - The Case of Ghana in Comparative Perspective
  • R.Croucher Cross-Continental Trends and Issues in Employment Relations in Africa
  • F.Horwitz

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  • NCID
    BA84060698
  • ISBN
    • 9780230013667
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Basingstoke
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 243 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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