Theories and concepts in work and employment relations: a concise guide
Smith, Andrew ; Dibben, Pauline ; Wilkinson, Adrian
Edward Elgar - Cheltenham
2025
315 p.
labour relations ; work ; occupational sociology ; trade unionism ; management
Labour relations
English
Bibliogr.;Index
978-1035316199
13.06.1-68934
"This comprehensive book explores key theories and concepts in the study of work and employment relations. Expert authors provide a detailed guide to the essential theories behind the ever-changing world of employment, presenting their own perspectives on these ideas.
Chapters are organised into four thematic parts, encompassing the employment relationship, managerial challenges, the experience and conceptualisation of work, and trade unionism and resistance. The book features a range of diverse voices, with contributions from both leading scholars and emerging academics who have made crucial advancements in the field. Ultimately, Theories and Concepts in Work and Employment Relations aims to deepen our understanding of the key ideas in the study of employment, creating a framework for future academic discourse and debate."
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