The Social Organization of Work
Published on 1. August 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-0-495-31951-1 (ISBN)
Description
Want the textbook that makes class interesting and studying easier than ever? THE SOCIAL ORGANIZATION OF WORK follows a simple structure and uses clear writing to present the material you need in ways you can understand. Plus, it discusses the hot issues everyone's debating, from the technology revolution to women's issues to the globalization of today's workforce. With this sociology textbook, you'll be ready for the next step after college as well as the test.
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Edition
4th international ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
749 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-495-31951-1 (9780495319511)
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Content
PART I: HISTORY AND METHODS FOUNDATIONS. Chapter 1: The Evolution of Work. Chapter 2: Studying the World of Work. PART II: THE PERSONAL CONTEXT OF WORK. Chapter 3: Meaningful Work. Chapter 4: Barriers to Work Race, Gender and Class (was Chapter 5). Chapter 5: Work and Family. Chapter 6: Collective Responses to Work. Chapter 7: Technology and Organization. Chapter 8: From Field, Mine, and Factory The Manufacturing Core. Chapter 9: The High-Technology Workplace The High-Technology Revolution. Chapter 10: Services. PART IV: OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS. Chapter 11: Professions and Professionals. Chapter 12: Executives, Managers, and Administrators Management. Chapter 13: Clerical and Sales Administrative Support. Chapter 14: Marginal Jobs. PART V: WORK IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. Chapter 15: The World of the Large Corporation. Chapter 16: Work in a Global Economy The Global Economy. Chapter 17: The Future of Work.