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Steven P. Vallas - The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities - 9780195381726 - V9780195381726
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The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities

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Description for The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities Paperback. Comprehensive and versatile, The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities is ideal for courses in the sociology of work and occupations, and the sociology of organizations and corporations, as well as labor studies and human resource management. Num Pages: 384 pages, 7 line illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JFSJ; JHBL; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 195 x 237 x 35. Weight in Grams: 700.
Understanding the world of work is often difficult for students--particularly undergraduates--to grasp. The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities answers the need for a clear, engaging--and affordable--introduction to the basic concepts used by sociologists of work. Throughout, the text links the most up-to-date research and scholarship on work and occupations with their underlying sociological principles. Beginning with a thorough discussion of these core concepts, it goes on to show the historical developments of labor processes, thus allowing students to draw modern, real-world connections. The book also examines the contemporary work scene (both domestic and global), its concurrent occupational structures, and, ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195381726
SKU
V9780195381726
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-10

About Steven P. Vallas
Steven Vallas is Professor and Chair of Sociology and Anthropology at Northeastern University. William Finlay is Professor and Department Head of Sociology at the University of Georgia. Amy Wharton is Professor of Sociology at Washington State University and editor of the journal, Social Problems.

Reviews for The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities
"The Sociology of Work is an outstanding alternative to standard textbook fare. The book focuses on several core concepts that distinguish the sociological study of work from other ways of studying social life. It incorporates the latest research in an accessible way without talking down to students. The emphasis on the historical development of work is ideal for my course, ... Read more

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