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An Introduction to the Sociology of Work and Occupations

Rudi Volti author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:7th Dec '11

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The Sociology of Work and Occupations, Second Editionconnects 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 gathering and hunting to working in today′s Information Age. This book introduces students to a highly relevant analysis of society today. In this new and updated edition, globalization and technology are each given their own chapter and discussed in great depth.

“The discussion of jobs, human capital, and credentials is practical and engaging!”

 

-- Deborah Barnes-Drummond

“The book′s strengths are the depth of historical analysis punctuated by statistics and relevant references, its nice, easy-to-read flow, and its subtle sense of humor. Volti′s book covers all the important aspects of work.”

 

-- Elena Gabor

“I really appreciate the fact that Volti′s text is well-written and very accessible to undergraduate students.”

 

-- Judi Kessler
"In 15 chapters, Rudi Volti, succinctly but comprehensively covers the changes in the world of work, encompassing everything from gathering and hunting to working in today′s Information Age." -- SirReadaLot.org * SirReadaLot.o

ISBN: 9781412992855

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 600g

320 pages

2nd Revised edition