Sociology of Work
An Encyclopedia
Business & Finance, Human Resources & Personnel Management, Organizational Behavior, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781506320939 | |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | May 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781506320939 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | May 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc |
| Language: | English |
The simple act of going to work every day is an integral part of all societies across the globe. It is an ingrained social contract: we all work to survive. But it goes beyond physical survival. Psychologists have equated losing a job with the trauma of divorce or a family death, and enormous issues arise, from financial panic to sinking self-esteem. Through work, we build our self-identity, our lifestyle, and our aspirations. How did it come about that work dominates so many parts of our lives and our psyche? This multi-disciplinary encyclopedia covers curricular subjects that seek to address that question, ranging from business and management to anthropology, sociology, social history, psychology, politics, economics, and health.
Features & Benefits:
- International and comparative coverage.
- 335 signed entries, A-to-Z, fill 2 volumes in print and electronic formats.
- Cross-References and Suggestions for Further Readings guide readers to additional resources.
- A Chronology provides students with historical perspective of the sociology of work.
- In the electronic version, the comprehensive Index combines with the Cross-References and thematic Reader's Guide themes to provide robust search-and-browse capabilities.
The simple act of going to work every day is an integral part of all societies across the globe. It is an ingrained social contract: we all work to survive. But it goes beyond physical survival. Psychologists have equated losing a job with the trauma of divorce or a family death, and enormous issues arise, from financial panic to sinking self-esteem. Through work, we build our self-identity, our lifestyle, and our aspirations. How did it come about that work dominates so many parts of our lives and our psyche? This multi-disciplinary encyclopedia covers curricular subjects that seek to address that question, ranging from business and management to anthropology, sociology, social history, psychology, politics, economics, and health.
Features & Benefits:
- International and comparative coverage.
- 335 signed entries, A-to-Z, fill 2 volumes in print and electronic formats.
- Cross-References and Suggestions for Further Readings guide readers to additional resources.
- A Chronology provides students with historical perspective of the sociology of work.
- In the electronic version, the comprehensive Index combines with the Cross-References and thematic Reader's Guide themes to provide robust search-and-browse capabilities.
