Globalization and Labor Conditions
Working Conditions and Worker Rights in a Global Economy
Published on 3. August 2006
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-19-530600-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book explains how three major mechanisms of globalization - international trade, international migration, and the activities of multinational companies - have altered working conditions and labor rights around the world during the 20th century. Drawing on analyses of a database on international labor conditions assembled for this project and a growing research literature on globalization and labor conditions, the book finds that trade, migration, and multinational companies are associated with improvements in world labor conditions.
Reviews / Votes
An impressive spectrum of the existing evidence about how globalization is affecting labor. ...makes effective use of the current literature and research dealing with globalization. The book's reference section reflects extensive research and can serve as a valuable compilation of information on the existing research and debate. For some key aspects of globalization that involve underground economies and activities for which data are very limited or missing, the author provides extensive discussion. ...a fine book. * Monthly Labor Review *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
8 line illus.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
596 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-530600-2 (9780195306002)
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Robert J. Flanagan
Globalization and Labor Conditions
Working Conditions and Worker Rights in a Global Economy
E-Book
07/2006
1st Edition
OUP eBook
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Available for download
Robert J. Flanagan
Globalization and Labor Conditions
Working Conditions and Worker Rights in a Global Economy
E-Book
07/2006
1st Edition
OUP eBook
€60.99
Available for download
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Content
1: Introduction
2: Labor Conditions Around the World
3: Economic Development and Labor Conditions
4: Trade and Labor Conditions
5: International Migration and Labor Conditions
6: Multinational Corporations and Labor Conditions
7: National and International Labor Regulation
8: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead
2: Labor Conditions Around the World
3: Economic Development and Labor Conditions
4: Trade and Labor Conditions
5: International Migration and Labor Conditions
6: Multinational Corporations and Labor Conditions
7: National and International Labor Regulation
8: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead