The Changing Realities of Work and Family
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Diane F Halpern editor Sherylle J Tan editor Amy Marcus-Newhall editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:1st Aug '08
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- Paperback£46.95(9781405163460)
Changing Realities of Work and Family is an interdisciplinary volume that examines the multiple realities of work and family from academic, commercial, and political perspectives. The book
- Brings together works by an extraordinary list of contributors, including Jane Swift, former governor of Massachusetts; practitioners from industry; the leading attorney in discrimination against mothers and pregnant women; and outstanding academics from psychology, business, economics, and human relations
- Examines work and family in the political arena, gay and lesbian workers, work and family as it relates to age, single mothers, and the role of culture and community
- Includes original empirical articles written expressly for this work, in which the most current research on the field of work and family will be presented
- Provides “real world” examples of the intersection of work and family in such fields as business, government, and the law
“The editors succeeded in providing a research summary of what researchers and practitioners know about integrating work and family – a very important work of reference!.” (Journal for the Study of Marriage & Spirituality, 21 January 2015)
"This is a valuable addition to any HR specialist’s library." (People Management, November 2ISBN: 9781405163453
Dimensions: 236mm x 158mm x 23mm
Weight: 581g
316 pages