Stephen Edgell & Edward Granter 
The Sociology of Work [EPUB ebook] 
Continuity and Change in Paid and Unpaid Work

‘Definitive, critical and engaging, this is a superb introduction to the sociology of work.’ Leo Mc Cann

Now in a fully updated third edition, The Sociology of Work draws on the work of classic and contemporary theorists, to provide readers with a thorough exploration of all aspects of work and employment, including paid and unpaid work, standard and non-standard employment, and unemployment.

The new edition includes:

• Two new chapters on ‚Work, Skill and the Labour Process‘ and ‚Managing Culture at Work‘.


• Expanded coverage of the rise and decline of trade unions; emotional labour, misbehaviour, and resistance at work.


• Further discussion of the gig economy and precarious work; automation and the end of work; globalization and human rights.

For Sociology and Business students, taking modules in work, employment and society.

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