The sociology of work : continuity and change in paid and unpaid work
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The sociology of work : continuity and change in paid and unpaid work
SAGE, 2020
3rd ed
- : pbk
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Previous ed: 2012
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
'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.
Table of Contents
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
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