History of Work in Britain, 1880-1950

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

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Beskrivning

This book draws upon the existing body of literature and incorporates substantial new research to provide an interpretative overview of the social history of work in Britain from the late-Victorian period to 1950. Different theoretical frameworks are analysed and the historiography reviewed. McIvor explores the changing nature of work over 1880-1950, focusing upon the occupational profile, work conditions, the labour process, inequalities and discrimination in employment and work culture. Industrial relations and the politics of work are evaluated, and the final section probes the interaction between employment and health. This is a valuable introduction to the history of a crucial element in all our lives.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2000-11-08
Mått:140 x 216 x 15 mm
Vikt:371 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Social History in Perspective
Antal sidor:290
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780333596173

Utforska kategorier

Europas historia inom Historia och arkeologi
Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik
Mikroekonomi inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap

Mer om författaren

ARTHUR MCIVOR is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Strathclyde.

Recensioner i media

'McIvor documents patterns of continuity and change at work that, whilst familiar, are presented with theoretical observation in an accessible, clear format under one cover. He has produced an invaluable source for students of labour history.' - Michael Richardson, University of the West of England, Work, employment and society - Journal of The British Sociological Association '...well informed, clearly written, logically organised and as alert to differences and discontinuities as it is to similarities and continuities.' - John Benson, University of Wolverhampton, Scottish Economic & Social History 'A well structured and well written book which will undoubtedly encourage a varied discussion with regard to the issues raised.' - Raymond Pate, Southport College

Innehållsförteckning

List of TablesAcknowledgementsIntroductionThe Historiography and Theorising of WorkThe Changing Labour ForceThe Experience of Work: Deskilling, Intensification and Alienation?Exercising Control: Employers and the Management of LabourWork Conditions, Occupation and HealthRegulating Work: The Role of the StateWomen, Gender Relations and Inequalities at WorkTrade Unions, Work and PoliticsConclusion: Labour Transformed?BibliographyIndex.