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An Introduction to the Sociology of Work and Occupations

ISBN: 9781412992855 | 1412992850
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
Pub. Date: 10/11/2011

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SummaryTable of Contents
The Sociology of Work and Occupations, Second Editionáconnects work and occupations to the key subjects of sociological inquiry: social and technological change, race, ethnicity, gender, social class, education, social networks, and modes of organization. In 15 chapters, Rudi Volti succinctly but comprehensively covers the changes in the world of work, encompassing everything from hunting and gathering to work in today's Information Age. This book introduces students to a highly relevant analysis of society today.áIn thisánew and updated editio... MORE
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Introduction
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Work before Industrialization
The Organization of Work in Preindustrial Times
Industrialization and Its Consequences
Bureaucratic Organization
Technology and Work
Globalization
Getting a Job
Workplace Culture and Socialization
Professions and Professionalization
Who Gets What?
Work and Its Rewards
The Perils and Pressures of Work
Diversity in the Workplace
Work Roles and Life Roles
Conclusion
Glossary
Index
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