The SAGE Handbook of the Sociology of Work and Employment

<p><strong>The SAGE Handbook of the Sociology of Work and Employment</strong> is a landmark collection of original contributions by leading specialists from around the world.<br/> <br/> The coverage is both comprehensive and comparative (in terms of time and space) and each ‘state of the art’ chapter provides a critical review of the literature combined with some thoughts on the direction of research. This authoritative text is structured around six core themes: </p> <ul> <li>Historical Context and Social Divisions</li> <li>The Experience of Work</li> <li>The Organization of Work</li> <li>Nonstandard Work and Employment</li> <li>Work and Life beyond Employment</li> <li>Globalization and the Future of Work.      </li> </ul> <p>Globally, the contours of work and employment are changing dramatically. This handbook helps academics and practitioners make sense of the impact of these changes on individuals, groups, organizations and societies. <br/> <br/> Written in an accessible style with a helpful introduction, the retrospective and prospective nature of this volume will be an essential resource for students, teachers and policy-makers across a range of fields, from business and management, to sociology and organization studies.</p>