Publisher's Synopsis
The Sociology of Work and Occupations 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 14 chapters, Rudi Volti succinctly but comprehensively covers the changes in the world of work, encompassing everything from hunting and gathering to work in today's information age, all the while showing how different segments of society have been affected by profound changes in work and its social environment. The sociological analysis of a broad range of topics gives students highly relevant perspectives on today's industrial and post-industrial society, and provides crucial insights into how life and work are evolving in the 21st century.
