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The Meaning of Work in the New Economy (PDF eBook) 2007 ed.


The Meaning of Work in the New Economy (PDF eBook) 2007 ed.

eBook by Baldry, C./Bain, P./Taylor, P.;

The Meaning of Work in the New Economy (PDF eBook)

£89.50

ISBN:
9780230210646
Publication Date:
27 Mar 2007
Edition:
2007 ed.
Publisher:
Springer Nature
Imprint:
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages:
277 pages
Format:
eBook
For delivery:
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The Meaning of Work in the New Economy (PDF eBook)

Description

This book analyzes the multiple levels of meaning which people attach to work today, and the role of work in people's lives. By looking at call centres and software development, the book evaluates some of the claims made for the knowledge economy and argues that defining the work-life boundary is a constant problem for many workers

Contents

Work Attachment, Work Centrality and the Meaning of Work in Life Into the New Century: the Changing Terrain for Work and Employment Organizational Life: the Nature of Work Organizational Life: the Management of Commitment Occupational Life Household and Community Life Women and Men Class and Status Back to the Future? Change and Continuity at Work

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