Ethnographies of Work
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| Management number | 201815914 | Release Date | 2025/10/08 | List Price | $48.21 | Model Number | 201815914 | ||
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Volume 35 of Research in the Sociology of Work presents cutting-edge ethnographic research on contemporary worlds of work and the experiences of workers from a range of contexts. Ethnographies of Work, the first of two parts, features analyses of working from home, the gig economy, the food delivery sector, digital nomadism, workplace inequalities, the hospitality industry, and an alternative community. Chapters also include ethnographers' reflections on their experiences in careers outside of academia and their personal feelings of precarity.
Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Volume 35 of Research in the Sociology of Work presents cutting-edge ethnographic research on contemporary worlds of work and the experiences of workers from a range of contexts. Recognizing the ongoing social and economic transformations that shape the modern workplace and the broader landscape for workers worldwide, Ethnographies of Work, the first of two parts, offers a rich and detailed exploration of various work environments. Chapters delve into topics such as working from home, the gig economy, the food delivery sector, digital nomadism, workplace inequalities, the hospitality industry, and an alternative community.
Drawing upon ethnographic research, the chapters also include ethnographers' reflections on their experiences outside of academia and their personal feelings of precarity within and beyond the field. This enriched volume showcases ethnographic research through a diverse range of written forms, making the most of its unique approach to understanding and analyzing the experiences of workers in today's changing world.
By presenting these ethnographic studies, Volume 35 of Research in the Sociology of Work contributes to our understanding of the diverse and complex realities of work in the 21st century. It provides valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners alike, helping to inform strategies for promoting worker well-being, addressing workplace inequalities, and fostering sustainable and equitable work environments.
Weight: 459g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837539499
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