Dirty Work - The Social Construction of Taint (Paperback)

Dirty Workprofiles a number of occupations that society deems tainted. The volume's vivid, ethnographic reports focus on the communication that helps workers manage the moral, social, and physical "stains" that derive from engaging in such occupations. The creative ways that those who perform such dirty work learn to communicate with each other - and with outsiders - regulate the negative aspects of the work itself and emphasize the positives so that workers can maintain a sense of self-value even while performing devalued occupations.

General

Imprint:	Baylor University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2007
First published:	August 2007
Editors:	Shirley K. Drew • Melanie B Mills • Bob M. Gassaway
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	283
ISBN-13:	978-1-932792-73-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity
LSN:	1-932792-73-2
Barcode:	9781932792737

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