An Introduction to the Sociology of Work and Occupations
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An Introduction to the Sociology of Work and Occupations by Rudi Volti
Revised and updated edition of this student introduction to the sociology of work and occupations. Adopted in business and management departments as well as sociology.“The discussion of jobs, human capital, and credentials is practical and engaging!”
-- Deborah Barnes-Drummond
“The book′s strengths are the depth of historical analysis punctuated by statistics and relevant references, its nice, easy-to-read flow, and its subtle sense of humorVolti′s book covers all the important aspects of work.”
-- Elena Gabor
“I really appreciate the fact that Volti′s text is well-written and very accessible to undergraduate students.”
-- Judi Kessler
"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." -- SirReadaLot.org * SirReadaLot.org *
Rudi Volti is Emeritus Professor Sociology at Pitzer College, where he taught courses on the sociology of work and occupations, economic sociology, technology and society, and complex organizations. He currently serves as book review editor for Transfers: The Journal of Interdisciplinary Mobility Studies.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781412992855 |
| ISBN 10 | 1412992850 |
| Title | An Introduction to the Sociology of Work and Occupations |
| Author | Rudi Volti |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2011-12-07 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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