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The Sociology of Contemporary Work
What It Is, and Why We Need It1. First Edition
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48,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Bristol University Press |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 03.09.2024 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781529229141 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 232 |
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Beschreibungen
<p>This book injects a burst of energy into the sociology of work, offering a perspective that is both innovative and deeply informed.</p>
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<p> Leading sociology of work scholar, Marek Korczynski, praises the discipline’s comprehensive approach to theory, its focus on uncovering power dynamics and its ability to reveal how social injustices often stem from workplace inequalities. Offering an accessible overview of the field, the book:</p>
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<p> · analyses both the social structures around work and the voice and agency of workers;</p>
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<p> · examines the role and impact of artificial intelligence at work; · provides a consistent thread on gig work, service work and knowledge work;</p>
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<p> · has an end-section in each chapter where students are asked to put their sociological imagination to work on relevant topics.</p>
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<p> This is an enlightening exploration of sociology of work, and of the evolving world of work itself.</p>
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<p> Leading sociology of work scholar, Marek Korczynski, praises the discipline’s comprehensive approach to theory, its focus on uncovering power dynamics and its ability to reveal how social injustices often stem from workplace inequalities. Offering an accessible overview of the field, the book:</p>
<p> </p>
<p> · analyses both the social structures around work and the voice and agency of workers;</p>
<p> </p>
<p> · examines the role and impact of artificial intelligence at work; · provides a consistent thread on gig work, service work and knowledge work;</p>
<p> </p>
<p> · has an end-section in each chapter where students are asked to put their sociological imagination to work on relevant topics.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> This is an enlightening exploration of sociology of work, and of the evolving world of work itself.</p>
<p>1. For: The Sociology of Contemporary Work</p>
<p> 2. Social Theory at Work</p>
<p> 3. Structures of Power at Work</p>
<p> 4. The Organization of Work</p>
<p> 5. The Agency and Voice of Workers (1)</p>
<p> 6. The Agency and Voice of Workers (2)</p>
<p> 7. Inequalities of Outcome: Income</p>
<p> 8. Inequalities of Opportunity</p>
<p> 9. (Sociology of) Work in Progress</p>
<p> 2. Social Theory at Work</p>
<p> 3. Structures of Power at Work</p>
<p> 4. The Organization of Work</p>
<p> 5. The Agency and Voice of Workers (1)</p>
<p> 6. The Agency and Voice of Workers (2)</p>
<p> 7. Inequalities of Outcome: Income</p>
<p> 8. Inequalities of Opportunity</p>
<p> 9. (Sociology of) Work in Progress</p>
Marek Korczynski is Professor of Sociology of Work at the University of Nottingham. He is Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Work, Employment and Society, 2022-26.
<p>• Offers fresh perspectives on an important topic within sociology and business studies. Competitors are long-established but reflect older ways of thinking.</p>
<p> • Emphasises contemporary forms of work, taking in important and fascinating topics like gig work and artificial intelligence. </p>
<p> • Considers the relevance of sociology for other fields such as psychology, human resource management and professional practice.</p>
<p> • Emphasises contemporary forms of work, taking in important and fascinating topics like gig work and artificial intelligence. </p>
<p> • Considers the relevance of sociology for other fields such as psychology, human resource management and professional practice.</p>
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