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Work in America - An Encyclopedia of History, Policy, and Society [2 volumes] (Hardcover)
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Work in America - An Encyclopedia of History, Policy, and Society [2 volumes] (Hardcover)
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Work. It's the key to our daily survival and the source of
humankind's greatest achievements, from poetry to pyramids to
political systems. When we drastically change the way we work -- as
we did during the Industrial Revolution and as we're doing again in
the information age -- we set in motion forces that restructure
societies around the globe, alter basic human relationships, and
even transform our physical environment. This comprehensive
two-volume reference book is the first to analyze the central role
of work and the workforce in American life from the Industrial
Revolution through today's information economy. Drawing on a
variety of disciplines -- economics, public policy, law, human and
civil rights, cultural studies, and organizational psychology --
its 265 entries examine key events, ideas, institutions, and
individuals in labor history. They also tackle tough contemporary
questions that reflect the conflicts inherent in capitalism. What
is the impact of work on families and communities? On minority and
immigrant populations? How shall we respond to changing work roles
and the growing influence of the transnational corporation? Work in
America describes and evaluates attempts to address social and
class divisions -- affirmative action, occupational health and
safety, corporate management science, and trade unionism and
organized labor -- and offers the kind of comprehensive
understanding needed to discover workable solutions.
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