Sociology of Work
An Encyclopedia
- Vicki Smith - University of California, Davis, USA
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.
"This internationally authored two-volume set treats an area of sociological research infrequently examined in depth by reference resources....The goal of this encyclopedia is "to comprehensively identify the numerous factors ... that create, sustain and characterize work organizations and social relations' within the US and 15 other industrial societies worldwide....This is a valuable resource for libraries supporting undergraduate and graduate programs in the social sciences and business. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through researchers/faculty; general readers."
"Broad and comprehensive in scope, both descriptive and analytical, Sociology of Work will be helpful to everyone striving to understand these vastly diverse and complex dimensions of the contemporary world of work."
"... This superb SAGE digital publication is rich in content, intuitive to use, and highly recommended for public and academic libraries."
