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Work: A Critique-used
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This Book Provides A Critical Overview Of The Myriad Literatures On Work, Viewed Not Only As A Product Of The Marketplace But Also As A Social And Political Construct. Drawing On Theoretical And Empirical Contributions From Sociology, History, Economics, And Organizational Studies, The Book Brings Together Perspectives That Too Often Remain Balkanized, Using Each To Explore The Nature Of Work Today.Outlining The Fundamental Principles That Unite Social Science Thinking About Work, Vallas Offers An Original Discussion Of The Major Theoretical Perspectives That Inform Workplace Analysis, Including Marxist, Interactionist, Feminist, And Institutionalist Schools Of Thought. Chapters Are Devoted To The Labor Process, To Workplace Flexibility, To Gender And Racial Inequalities At Work, And To The Link Between Globalization And The Structure Of Work And Authority Today. Major Topics Include The Relation Between Work And Identity; The Relation Between Workplace Culture And Managerial Control; And The Performance Of Emotional Labor Within Service Occupations.This Concise Book Will Be Invaluable To Students At All Levels As It Explores A Range Of Insights To Make Sense Of Pressing Issues That Drive The Social Scientific Study Of Work Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Work: A Critique'? A: 'Work: A Critique' provides a critical overview of various literatures on work, addressing it as both a marketplace product and a social and political construct.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Work: A Critique'? A: The author of 'Work: A Critique' is Steven Vallas.
- Q: When was 'Work: A Critique' published? A: 'Work: A Critique' was published on December 30, 2011.
- Q: What is the book's approach to the study of work? A: The book combines theoretical and empirical contributions from sociology, history, economics, and organizational studies to explore the nature of work today.
- Q: How many pages does 'Work: A Critique' have? A: 'Work: A Critique' consists of 200 pages.
- Q: What are some topics covered in 'Work: A Critique'? A: Topics include the labor process, workplace flexibility, gender and racial inequalities, globalization's impact on work, and the relationship between work and identity.
- Q: Is 'Work: A Critique' suitable for all academic levels? A: Yes, 'Work: A Critique' is designed to be valuable for students at all levels studying social sciences.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Work: A Critique' have? A: 'Work: A Critique' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Work: A Critique' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Work: A Critique' is sold as a new item.