The sociology of work : continuity and change in paid and unpaid work / Stephen Edgell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edgell, Stephen, author.

Granter, Edward, author.

Series:

Core textbook

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sociology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (400 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

3rd edition.

Other Title:

Sociology of Work

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications, 2019.

Summary:

'Definitive, critical and engaging, this is a superb introduction to the sociology of work.' Leo McCann, Professor of Management, University of York. 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.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-03-623383-9

1-5264-8458-7

1-5264-8460-9

9781036233839

OCLC:

1194873539

Publisher Number:

T253988