Focuses on the period from 1980 to 1990.
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In this update of her 1997 ethnography, the author traces changes that have taken place in the service sector of Hong Kong's workforce since its reunification with mainland China in that year. Argues that though the influx of foreign domestic workers has risen dramatically and t…
Provides sociological and anthropological perspectives of the transformation of work and conditions of workers in the information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITES). Explores the diverse ways in which the 'global' is instantiated in the 'local' in relation to high-te…
Contributed articles.
This book provides a holistic understanding of the complexities of Indian society by analyzing the historical, cultural and political bases of social stratification. It will be of particular interest to students and scholars of sociology, social anthropology, and political socio…
"The healthcare workforce now represents I out of 7 employees in the US healthcare workforce. Women now comprise most of the healthcare trainees and workforce, but they often hit a glass ceiling. For example, 84% of frontline hospital employees are women, but only 43% are execut…
"The healthcare workforce now represents I out of 7 employees in the US healthcare workforce. Women now comprise most of the healthcare trainees and workforce, but they often hit a glass ceiling. For example, 84% of frontline hospital employees are women, but only 43% are execut…
Provides a history of emigration since the 19th century and current trends. Highlights the effects of remittances on consumption, investment, and growth. Looks at cross-border migration, with a special focus on Bangladeshi coming to India. Discusses gender issues and possible ch…
Contributed articles.
Contains 14 papers which discuss industrial labour and its management. Examines the influence of caste and social class in recruitment and the position of women industrial workers.
Analiza la responsabilidad social y los valores éticos en las políticas de desarrollo.
"This book presents an analysis of both paid and unpaid work time, integrating a discussion of overwork, underwork, shortening the working week, and flexible work practices. From the broad perspective of social economics, time at work is determined within a complex web of evolvi…
With reference to Assam, India.
