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<p>steve Edgell Has Written An Up-to-date, Comprehensive Guide To The Sociology Of Every Type Of Work&#58; Paid And Unpaid, Standard And Non-standard, Under- And Unemployment. Sweeping In Its Historical Reach And Rigorous In Its Analysis Of Key Issues Of Work, This Book Charts The Rise Of 'work' From The First Human Societies And Provides Nuanced Understanding Of The Issues At Stake In Standard, Non-standard, Unpaid And Voluntary Work. Drawing On Classic And Contemporary Theorists, The Author&#58; <p></p><p></p><p>- Covers Key Issues Regarding Paid Work&#58; Alienation, Post-industrial Society, Network Enterprises In The Informational Society, Flexibility, Fordism, Mcdonaldization, The Destandardization Of Work, And The Social Impact Of Unemployment And Underemployment;</p><p></p><p>- Discusses Key Issues Regarding Non-paid Work&#58; Domestic Work As 'work', The Impact Of Technology, The Impact Of Feminism, Feminization And Globalization;</p><p></p><p>- Offers A Historical Perspective Of Work And Gender.</p><p></p><p>'the Overall Sweep Of The Book -- From Pre-capitalist/industrial To Post-globalism Is Attractive And Challenging. The Extension Of The Study Of Work Beyond Paid Office

Author

Edgell, Stephen

Publisher

SAGE Publications Ltd

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780761948537

Subjects

Social Science, Management, Sociology