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Rudi (Pitzer College, USA) Volti
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The Sociology of Work and Occupations, Second Edition connects work and occupations to the key subjects of sociological inquiry: social and technological change, race, ethnicity, gender, social class, education, social networks, and modes of organization. In 15 chapters, Rudi Volti succinctly but comprehensively covers the changes in the world of work, encompassing everything from gathering and hunting to working in today’s Information Age. This book introduces students to a highly relevant analysis of society today. In this new and updated edition, globalization and technology are each given their own chapter and discussed in great depth.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● ISBN 9781483341743 ● Publisher SAGE Publications US ● Published 2011 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 5361131 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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