Work: A Very Short Introduction by Stephen Fineman

By:

Stephen Fineman [Author]

Publication details: Oxford University Press UK 2012Description: xiv, 137 pages; Illustrations: 17 cmISBN:

9780199699360

DDC classification:

306.36 FIN

Contents:

Preface 1: Why work? 2: A spectrum of jobs 3: Working a career 4: Men's work, women's work 5: Struggling, surviving, thriving 6: Emotion at work 7: Virtual work 8: Changes and transitions 9: Where does this leave work? A brief postscript References and further reading

Abstract: An authoritative but accessible short introduction to the concept of work Explores the concepts that have shaped 'work' in different societies at different times Considers the organization of working - from employment and labour - to their social class and power implications Explores the types of work and their moral implications Looks at the cultural aspects of gender issues and work Highlights how the concept of work continues to change and how it will develop in future Part of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over five million copies sold worldwide

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam General Stacks	Non-fiction	306.36 FIN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		001174

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Preface
1: Why work?
2: A spectrum of jobs
3: Working a career
4: Men's work, women's work
5: Struggling, surviving, thriving
6: Emotion at work
7: Virtual work
8: Changes and transitions
9: Where does this leave work? A brief postscript
References and further reading

An authoritative but accessible short introduction to the concept of work
Explores the concepts that have shaped 'work' in different societies at different times
Considers the organization of working - from employment and labour - to their social class and power implications
Explores the types of work and their moral implications
Looks at the cultural aspects of gender issues and work
Highlights how the concept of work continues to change and how it will develop in future
Part of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over five million copies sold worldwide

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