The Sociology of Work

Definitive, critical and engaging, this is a superb introduction to the sociology of work. Edgell and Granter′s expert narrative takes us from the cotton mills to the gig economy, and from unpaid domestic chores to visions of a post-work future. Indispensable. -- Leo McCann
A welcome new edition of Sociology of Work that delivers on the promise to chronicle and to assess continuity and changes in paid and unpaid work over the longue durée.  Key themes and theories drive chapters on alienation, the labor process, skill, organizational culture, Fordism, destandarization, and domestic work, culminating in the perfect bookend on work transformations across multiple historical globalizations spanning the global North and South. -- Heidi Gottfried
The Sociology of Work is an introductory text that is more engaging and coherent than a traditional textbook. It provides an accessible entry point into the field, covering a vast literature and counterposing competing theories and perspectives, but within a systematic analytical framework and narrative. It appreciates the variable social construction of work and employment across history, understands capitalism as a distinct social system, and compellingly uses the framework of Fordism and Post-Fordism to highlight and understand changes in work and employment over the 20th and 21st centuries. -- Dr Matt Vidal
We have used the previous edition so we will continue using the latest edition. -- Claudia Jiton * drupal *
Fantastic analysis of employment and a great primer for a deeper analysis of the topic. -- Dr Alan Mackie * drupal *
This is appropriate for my students of organisational behaviour and presents an interesting overview of relevant issues. The students who have referred to it praised the easy to access info and comparative studies. -- Dr Clare Hindley * drupal *
This is a comprehensive and well written academic text. It is both sturdy and stealthy for any student interested in ′work′, which fortunately amounts to quite a few... thanks for writing. -- Dr Dean-David Holyoake * drupal *
Please note that i did not receive this book. I would still like to review it. -- Dr Natascha Mueller-Hirth * drupal *
A clear and comprehensive introduction to the sociology of work -- Dr Nicholas Bailey * drupal *
A valuable overview of the sociology of work that effectively introduces students to key topics and debates -- Dr Oliver Mallett * drupal *
An excellent book that is accessible and comprehensive for students studying the sociology of work. Straightforward writing in key concepts makes this accessible for students new to the sociology of work. -- Mr Daniel Gray * drupal *
Suitable for advanced students who are encouraged by its contents to engage in discussion towards better understanding -- Mrs Eileen Mc Partland * drupal *
The book provides an excellent overview of topics that are central to the course, namely managing culture at work, industrial work, service work and non-standard work. The analysis is more in-depth than what is offered in standard OB books. -- Professor Manuel Graca * drupal *