‘Definitive, critical and engaging, this is a superb introduction to the sociology of work.’ Leo McCann

Now in a fully updated third edition, The Sociology of Work draws on the work of classic and contemporary theorists, to provide readers with a thorough exploration of all aspects of work and employment, including paid and unpaid work, standard and non-standard employment, and unemployment.

The new edition includes:

• Two new chapters on "Work, Skill and the Labour Process" and "Managing Culture at Work".
  
  
• Expanded coverage of the rise and decline of trade unions; emotional labour, misbehaviour, and resistance at work.
• Further discussion of the gig economy and precarious work; automation and the end of work; globalization and human rights.

For Sociology and Business students, taking modules in work, employment and society.

Format Inbunden Omfång 400 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Sage Publications Ltd Utgivningsdatum 2019-11-21 ISBN 9781526402639