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.

About the Author
Rudi Volti is Emeritus Professor Sociology at Pitzer College, where he taught courses on the sociology of work and occupations, economic sociology, technology and society, and complex organizations. He currently serves as book review editor for Transfers: The Journal of Interdisciplinary Mobility Studies.

Reviews

"The discussion of jobs, human capital, and credentials is practical and engaging!"

-- Deborah Barnes-Drummond

"The book's strengths are the depth of historical analysis punctuated by statistics and relevant references, its nice, easy-to-read flow, and its subtle sense of humor. Volti's book covers all the important aspects of work."

-- Elena Gabor

"I really appreciate the fact that Volti's text is well-written and very accessible to undergraduate students."

-- Judi Kessler
"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." -- SirReadaLot.org * SirReadaLot.org *



Book Information
ISBN 9781412992855
Author Rudi Volti
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Weight(grams) 600g