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Wharton's anthology provides an overview of contemporary theory and research in the sociology of organizations. Three features of this book are particularly distinctive:* An emphasis on sociological content: Although the readings reflect the multidisciplinarity and breadth of the organizations area, this anthology gives primary emphasis to selections with sociological content. Hence, the book should have strong appeal to instructors and students seeking a sociological understanding of organizations.* Attention to contemporary theory and research: A unique feature of this anthology is its attention to contemporary theory and research on organizations. At the same time, Wharton grounds the book in the "modern classics." The readings reveal how organizational sociology contributes to our understanding of key social and economic issues, such as diversity, globalization, and the environment.* Comprehensive, research-based, and methodologically diverse: The book is comprehensive in its coverage of topics, levels of analysis, and methodological approaches.Topics covered include:* Conceptions of organizations* Organizational structure* Historical development of the capitalist firm* Nonprofits and alternative organizational forms* Organizational culture* Organizational demography and social networks* Environments and organizational changeIntroductions to each section identify and explain central issues, key concepts, and relationships among topics.

Understanding the world of work is often difficult for students--particularly undergraduates--to grasp. The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities answers the need for a clear, engaging--and affordable--introduction to the basic concepts used by sociologists of work. Throughout, the text links the most up-to-date research and scholarship on work and occupations with their underlying sociological principles. Beginning with a thorough discussion of these core concepts, it goes on to show the historical developments of labor processes, thus allowing students to draw modern, real-world connections. The book also examines the contemporary work scene (both domestic and global), its concurrent occupational structures, and, all too often, its resultant inequalities. While remarkably accessible, The Sociology of Work does not shy away from challenging students with weightier sociological concepts, theories, and methodological issues, as well as less commonly discussed topics like Luddism, the role of gender in the industrial revolution, and the rise and decline of the workers' movement. Comprehensive and versatile, The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities is ideal for courses in the sociology of work and occupations, and the sociology of organizations and corporations, as well as labor studies and human resource management. Features* Incorporates issues of gender and race throughout* Also includes separate and unique chapters on gender (Chapter 11), diversity (Chapter 12), immigration (Chapter 13), and globalization (Chapter 16)* Emphasizes the continuing importance of social theory, both classical and contemporary* Devotes an entire chapter to research methods and data sources

Featuring extensive revisions and updates, the Second Edition of The Sociology of Gender: An Introduction to Theory and Research presents an introductory overview of gender theory and research, and continues to offer a unique and compelling approach to one of the most important topics in the field of sociology.  Features extensive revisions and updates, and incorporates recent cross-national research on genderExpands and develops frameworks introduced in first editionTreats gender as a multilevel system operating at the individual, interactional, and institutional levelsStresses conceptual and theoretical issues in the sociology of genderOffers an accessible yet intellectually sophisticated approach to current gender theory and researchIncludes pedagogical features designed to encourage critical thinking and debate

Provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how gender is created, reinforced, and challenged across multiple levels of social lifeNow in its third edition, The Sociology of Gender provides a clear and thorough introduction to the sociological study of gender, offering an essential foundation for navigating an increasingly complex field. Drawing on the latest developments in gender scholarship, Amy S. Wharton incorporates new research on transgender and non-binary identities, LGBTQ experiences, and racial-ethnic diversity. This textbook's tripartite framework—focusing on individual, interactional, and institutional approaches—encourages students to engage critically with diverse perspectives while identifying key points of overlap, divergence, and debate.Grounded in intersectional analysis, The Sociology of Gender examines how power, privilege, and inequality shape gendered experiences across work, family, education, and broader societal institutions. Wharton challenges students to question taken-for-granted assumptions, emphasizing that what appears “natural” or “obvious” is often the product of specific social processes. Chapters address topics ranging from gender socialization and workplace segregation to sports, caregiving, and public policy, supported by comparative and cross-national perspectives that enhance the discussion. The text also highlights the influence of feminist thought on sociological theory to demonstrate how critical scholarship can reshape our understanding of core concepts.Equipping students to both grasp key concepts and to apply them in analyzing real-world issues, The Sociology of Gender: Challenges bioessentialist and binary views of gender, offering alternative sociological perspectivesExplores how socialization, interaction, and institutional practices create and maintain gender distinctions and inequalities.Includes critical discussion questions and clear conceptual explanations to support student learningBalances theoretical diversity with clarity, making complex scholarship accessible to studentsDraws on global research to expand understanding beyond U.S.-centered perspectives.The Sociology of Gender, Third Edition, is ideal for undergraduate students at the introductory or intermediate level in courses such as Sociology of Gender, Diversity, Social Problems, and related social science electives. It fits seamlessly into sociology degree programs and majors focusing on gender studies, diversity studies, and social inequality.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This Advanced Introduction examines the economic, social, and political conditions that have shaped the 21st century workplace in wealthy democracies, highlighting the changes in work since the 1970s which have produced the ‘new economy’. Amy S. Wharton illuminates important aspects of today’s workplace, including the service economy, customer-facing jobs, the transformative effects of digital platforms, and the ‘opening’ of the employment relationship. Key Features:Analysis of algorithms and the gig economy in the broader context of workplace changeInsight into the interconnections between gender, work, and family, as well as the sources of stability and change in these relations over timeUnderstanding changes in the spatial, physical, and temporal aspects of work and their impacts on workers and familiesForegrounds inequality, using the intersectional lenses of race, class, gender, and citizenship to explore this issueRevealing the continuities and discontinuities between the workplace of the past and the present, this Advanced Introduction will be a valuable guide for sociology researchers and advanced students. Business scholars, students and leaders will also benefit from its discussion of platform-based service work and the rise of nonstandard, contingent, and temporary jobs.