Comprises ten papers which examine the origins and nature of technical work and explore the position of technical workers in modern society. Describes aspects of the work and culture of technicians in specific occupations and discusses the implications of technical practice for …
This book use the seaports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as a focal point of discussing global supply chains, and how importing benefits the constantly- changing U.S. economy. The authors concentrate on the logistics of processing both imports and exports across the Pacific Ocea…
Examines the history of industrial homework in the United States. Focuses on representative examples and major turning points in the emergence of homework as a social and political problem. Covers the period from the 1870s to the 1980s.
Explores the diverse patterns of part-time work in selected countries of Europe and USA. Concludes that part-time work does equalize women's position vis--vis full time workers, nor does it leave women in part-time jobs wholly marginalized. Instead it shows that part-time jobs p…
"This book investigates work relationships on the border between employment and self-employment by bringing together economic, sociological and legal research approaches. The research finds an increase in subcontracting activities which appear to be replacing hierarchies in firm…
Focuses on states' and employers' obligations, and workers' rights relating to gender concerns derived from the ILO's body of international labour standards (Conventions and Recommendations). Reflects other relevant developments and trends in international law, supranational law…
"Arranged alphabetically by topic, it focuses primarily on States' and employers' obligations and workers' rights as regards equality between men and women, enshrined in the ILO's body of international labour standards (Conventions and recommendations). It also refers to other r…
"Arranged alphabetically by topic, it focuses primarily on States' and employers' obligations and workers' rights as regards equality between men and women, enshrined in the ILO's body of international labour standards (Conventions and recommendations). It also refers to other r…
by Moody, Kim
fromHaymarket series
In this study of world labour relations, Moody surveys both sides of the picket lines. His assessment takes a look at multinational managements' strategies to downsize, introduce flexible production & compel workers to work for less.
An exploration of the fast food industry in the United States, from its roots to its long-term consequences.
With reference to Assam, India.
