title: The Sociology of Work: Structures and Inequalities
author:  Steven P. Vallas 
description: <br />"<em>The Sociology of Work</em> is an outstanding alternative to standard textbook fare. The book focuses on several core concepts that distinguish the sociological study of work from other ways of studying social life. It incorporates the latest research in an accessible way without talking down to students. The emphasis on the historical development of work is ideal for my course, and the writing style is much more engaging than [the] standard text. . . . The authors' writing style is a major strength of the book. They have clearly gone out of their way to communicate complex material in a straightforward and engaging manner." --Kevin Leicht, <em>University of Iowa</em> <br />
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  Sociology,Work and Industry
  This popular text explains and justiﬁes the use of sociological imagi-
  nation to understand the nature of institutions of work, occupations,
  organisations, management and employment and how they are
  changing in the twenty-ﬁrst century. 
  With outstanding breadth of coverage it provides an authoritative
  overview of both traditional and emergent themes in the sociological
  study of work; explains the basic logic of sociological analysis of work
  and work-related institutions; and provides an appreciation of
  different theoretical traditions. It fully considers: 
  • the direction and implications of trends in technological change,
  globalisation, labour markets, work organisation, managerial
  practices and employment relations; 
  • the extent to which these trends are intimately related to changing
  patterns of inequality in modern societies and to the changing
  experiences of individuals and families; 
  • the ways in which workers challenge, resist and make their ow