Sociology of Work
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![The Elgar Companion to Decent Work and the Sustainable Development Goals]()
The Elgar Companion to Decent Work and the Sustainable Development Goals
Edited by Madelaine Moore, Christoph Scherrer, Marcel van der Linden
The Elgar Companion to Decent Work and the Sustainable Development Goals is an essential reference for understanding the role of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and its promotion of fair conditions, rights at work and employm... -
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![Industry 4.0 and the Future of Work]()
Industry 4.0 and the Future of Work
Al Rainnie, Andrew Herod, Susan McGrath-Champ
This unique book offers an in-depth examination of the changing nature of work and the production of waste in a crisis-ridden era dominated by climate change and worker precarity. -
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![Field Guide to Researching Employment and Industrial Relations]()
Field Guide to Researching Employment and Industrial Relations
Edited by Jane Parker, Noelle Donnelly, Sue Ressia, Mihajla Gavin
The field of employment and industrial relations explores a myriad of complex topics, themes and phenomena, and this book provides a guide for researching this fascinating area. Investigating micro-, meso-, macro- and cross-national form... -
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![Research Handbook on Academic Labour Markets]()
Research Handbook on Academic Labour Markets
Edited by Glenda Strachan
This Handbook addresses the changing nature of academic labour markets, as they respond to moving university goals and developments in the measurement of research and teaching. Experts examine case studies from across the Global North an... -
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The Labour Market Myth
Paul de Beer
In this incisive book, Paul de Beer interrogates the concept of the labour market and its theoretical shortcomings in treating labour as a commodity. He argues that to offer people a real chance of a satisfactory work life, the idea of t... -
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![Research Handbook on Migration and Employment]()
Research Handbook on Migration and Employment
Edited by Guglielmo Meardi
This insightful Research Handbook presents a comprehensive overview of the core issues concerning the integration of migration and employment studies, highlighting the interdisciplinary and global perspectives required to understand the ... -
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![How to do Social Science that Matters]()
How to do Social Science that Matters
Edited by Jerzy Kociatkiewicz, Monika Kostera
This holistic How to guide provides practical advice on conducting meaningful research within the social sciences, focusing on practices which are sensitive and bespoke. Mapping out the field and inviting further exploration, its insight... -
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![Power, Pain and Professional Cycling]()
Power, Pain and Professional Cycling
John Connolly
This insightful book presents a sociological study of professional cycling, examining developments in the sport since its emergence in the late 19th century. John Connolly thoroughly explores key aspects of professional cycling including... -
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![Making and Breaking Gender Inequalities in Work]()
Making and Breaking Gender Inequalities in Work
Edited by Mia Rönnmar, Susan Hayter
This timely book expertly analyses the persistence of gender inequalities in work. Despite the progress made through frameworks regulating work and employment relations, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed and exacerbated gender divides in lab... -
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![Advanced Introduction to Digital Society]()
Advanced Introduction to Digital Society
Manuel Castells
This essential book documents the current configuration of digital society worldwide and examines its social, economic, political and cultural consequences. Presenting state-of-the-art empirical analysis and academic research, preeminent... -
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![Maintaining a Sustainable Work–Life Balance]()
Maintaining a Sustainable Work–Life Balance
Edited by Peter Kruyen, Stéfanie André, Beatrice Van der Heijden
This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. This thought-provoking book provides a detailed exploration of work–life balance, considerin...eBook:Find out more£25.00
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![Research Handbook on Inequalities and Work]()
Research Handbook on Inequalities and Work
Edited by Cynthia Forson, Geraldine Healy, Mustafa B. Öztürk, Ahu Tatli
This multidisciplinary, international Research Handbook on Inequalities and Work examines disparities within contemporary working life and comes at a critical juncture of socio-historical change. As the world reels from the impact of eco...eBook:Find out more£48.00
