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Work: A Very Short Introduction
Stephen Fineman
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Description for Work: A Very Short Introduction
Paperback. Work is deeply embedded in the moral and political character of most societies. For many, work becomes fused with our personal and social identities - who we are and how we define ourselves. Steve Fineman explores the key debates about work and the factors that affect it including topics such as globalization, feminism, and technology. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, Approx 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 180 x 8. Weight in Grams: 126.
The image of a job captures our imagination from an early age, usually prompted by the question 'What do you want to be when you grow up?'. Work -- paid, unpaid, voluntary, or obligatory -- is woven into the fabric of all human societies. For many of us, it becomes part of our identity. For others it is a tedious necessity. Living is problematic without paid work, and for many it is catastrophic. Steve Fineman tells the fascinating story of work - how we strive for security, reward, and often, meaning. Looking at how we classify 'work'; the ... Read more
The image of a job captures our imagination from an early age, usually prompted by the question 'What do you want to be when you grow up?'. Work -- paid, unpaid, voluntary, or obligatory -- is woven into the fabric of all human societies. For many of us, it becomes part of our identity. For others it is a tedious necessity. Living is problematic without paid work, and for many it is catastrophic. Steve Fineman tells the fascinating story of work - how we strive for security, reward, and often, meaning. Looking at how we classify 'work'; the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Very Short Introductions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199699360
SKU
V9780199699360
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Stephen Fineman
Stephen Fineman is Professor Emeritus at the School of Management, University of Bath, UK. He has a long and distinguished reputation in the field of organizational behaviour, publishing specialized monographs, edited books and textbooks, all directly or indirectly concerned with the world of work.
Reviews for Work: A Very Short Introduction
Steve Fineman tells the fascinating story of work - how we strive for security, reward, and often, meaning This looks like yet another interesting addition to Oxford's fabulous VSI series
Grrlscientist, the guardian
This book is a great read and has made me think deeper into the values I associate with work and human value.
Arthur Zetes, ... Read more
Grrlscientist, the guardian
This book is a great read and has made me think deeper into the values I associate with work and human value.
Arthur Zetes, ... Read more