An Introduction to the Sociology of Work and Occupations
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | Rudi Volti | ISBN: | 9781483342412 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | October 11, 2011 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc | Language: | English |
| Author: | Rudi Volti |
| ISBN: | 9781483342412 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | October 11, 2011 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc |
| Language: | English |
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 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.
