Work and Society: A ReaderISBN: 978-0-7456-2222-4
Hardcover
368 pages
December 2000, Polity
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Complementing the second edition of Grint's successful Sociology of
Work textbook, this book is divided into five parts, each of which
explores recent developments in the theory and practice of work.
The wide range of substantive areas covered includes domestic work,
globalization, gender, resistance, child labour and labour
relations. The theoretical approaches incorporate theories of
technology, time, identity, change and discipline. The authors
include some of the leading international writers in their fields
today, such as Stephen Barley, John Hassard, Bruno Latour and Judy
Wajcman, plus some of the rising stars of the future. Each part has
an introduction by the editor which contextualizes the selections,
and there is a general introduction to help students navigate the
text.
Work and Society: A Reader will be essential reading for
anyone taking courses in the sociology of work, organizational
behaviour, business studies, studying MBAs or wishing to understand
the contemporary world of work.