Conflict at Work

Industrial conflict is rarely out of the news. But what is the basis of conflict in industry? What forms does it take? How is it linked to co-operation between managers and workers? In this book, Paul Edwards uses his considerable research experience to tackle these questions. He provides a rigorous theoretical treatment of conflict, challenging many Marxist and non-Marxist orthodoxies and stating a 'materialist' position. The theory is applied to a wide range of empirical examples, including non-capitalist societies. The book provides a consideration of a key aspect of modern society. Theorists of class and exploitation and industrial relations specialists should find this book of interest.