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Labour economics

Hardcover. Today 4.7 million Americans have been unemployed for more than six months. In France more than ten percent of the working population is without work. And in Greece and Spain, that number approaches thirty percent. The author delves beneath these staggering numbers to explore the world of job searching and unemployment across class and nation. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 line drawing, 3 tables. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226073361
ISBN
9780226073361
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.64
€ 79.10

Paperback. Today 4.7 million Americans have been unemployed for more than six months. In France more than ten percent of the working population is without work. And in Greece and Spain, that number approaches thirty percent. This book delves beneath these staggering numbers to explore the world of job searching and unemployment across class and nation. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 line drawing, 3 tables. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226073538
ISBN
9780226073538
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.84

Hardcover. The increasing amounts of money paid out in compensation to corporate executives have become the subject of a heated public policy debate on both sides of the Atlantic. This book covers a wide range of issues, including: corporate law and regulation in the area of corporate governance; and, prosperity and growth effects of compensation contracts. Editor(s): Oxelheim, Lars; Wihlborg, Clas G. Series Editor(s): Ghauri, Pervez N. Series: International Business & Management. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1D; KCF; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 152 x 39. Weight in Grams: 778.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780080557380
ISBN
9780080557380
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 114.76

Hardback. Editor(s): Edwards, Patricia. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: KCF; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 239 x 14. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634832380
ISBN
9781634832380
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.00
€ 146.35

Hardcover. An inside account of how McDonald's turns diversity into success Everyone knows McDonald's, one of the most recognizable brand names in the world. But few know the extent to which McDonald's continued and ongoing success is due to the company's internal philosophy of inclusion and diversity. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: KCF; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470499320
ISBN
9780470499320
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 24.98

Paperback. Num Pages: 84 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; JPQ; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 141 x 6. Weight in Grams: 138.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
84
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590338964
ISBN
9781590338964
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.59
€ 43.95

hardcover. Series: Culture, Labor, History. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL3; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781479857326
ISBN
9781479857326
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.82

Hardcover. Editor(s): Gordeev, Pavel E. Num Pages: 189 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 184 x 19. Weight in Grams: 606.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
189
Condition
New
SKU
V9781604560541
ISBN
9781604560541
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.54
€ 70.62

Paperback. An attempt to gauge the impact of Chile's neo-liberal reform policies and of the Chilean "economic miracle" on various groups of workers Editor(s): Winn, Peter A. Num Pages: 448 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLSH; 3JJP; JFC; KCF; KCZ; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822333210
ISBN
9780822333210
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.70

Paperback. How neoliberal society has changed the superficial nature of work in order to transform society into a pointless labour experience. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; JP; KCF; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 135 x 14. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745334868
ISBN
9780745334868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.92

Hardback. How neoliberal society has changed the superficial nature of work in order to transform society into a pointless labour experience. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; JP; KCF; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745334875
ISBN
9780745334875
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.56
€ 83.91

Paperback. Beginning with the founding of profession in late 1920s and continuing into post-September 11 era, this title examines the history of men who joined workplaces customarily identified as female-oriented. It examines various hardships these men faced at work, paying particular attention to conflation of gender-based, and AIDS-based discrimination. Num Pages: 302 pages, 10 b/w photographs, 4 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSK; KCFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 414. Labor, Sexuality, and AIDs in the History of Male Flight Attendants. 302 pages, illustrations. Beginning with the founding of profession in late 1920s and continuing into post-September 11 era, this title examines the history of men who joined workplaces customarily identified as female-oriented. It examines various hardships these men faced at work, paying particular attention to conflation of gender-based, and AIDS-based discrimination. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSK; KCFM. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520274778
ISBN
9780520274778
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.89

Hardback. Beginning with the founding of profession in late 1920s and continuing into post-September 11 era, this title examines the history of men who joined workplaces customarily identified as female-oriented. It examines various hardships these men faced at work, paying particular attention to conflation of gender-based, and AIDS-based discrimination. Num Pages: 302 pages, 10 b/w photographs, 4 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSK; KCFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 467.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520274761
ISBN
9780520274761
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 69.80
€ 54.49

paperback. Against a background of population ageing, policy makers in the majority of industrialised countries are developing policies aimed at extending working life and promoting the benefits of employing older workers. This report reviews developments in several countries and offers recommendations for public policy. Series: Transitions After 50 Series. Num Pages: 56 pages, 9tabs. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 3. Weight in Grams: 244.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
56
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9781861344632
ISBN
9781861344632
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.70

paperback. This text provides an overview of types of home-based work, arguing that homeworking replicates wider divisions in the labour force. It outlines the advantages and disadvantages, the pay and conditions, and the family situations for women homeworkers. Num Pages: 160 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 9. Weight in Grams: 216.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803988743
ISBN
9780803988743
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.29

paperback. In Taiwan, small-scale subcontracting factories are found in rice fields and urban areas, front yards and living rooms, mostly employing married women in line with the government slogan that promotes work in the home "Living Rooms as Factories". The author studies the experiences of the married women who work in this satellite system of factories. Num Pages: 200 pages, 14 illustrations, 25 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; JFSJ; JHM; KCF; KND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566393904
ISBN
9781566393904
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.19

Paperback. Series: Working Class in American History. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252066290
ISBN
9780252066290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.26

Paperback. A study into the history of working class labour organisations and their effectiveness, by one of the great Marxist historians of the 20th century Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JHBL; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 216 x 35. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474601412
ISBN
9781474601412
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.00

Hardback. Tackles the relationship between the privatization of risk, and focuses on - health care and health insurance; employment insecurity and labor markets; pensions, assets, and social security; the pharmaceuticals industry; and natural disasters and homeland security. Editor(s): Newman, Katherine S. Series: Columbia / SSRC Book (Privatization of Risk). Num Pages: 136 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 317.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231146043
ISBN
9780231146043
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.35
€ 57.11

Paperback. This study demonstrates that an institutional vacuum is emerging within employment relations. The strengths and weaknesses of collective bargaining and the impact of human resources management policies and practices are examined along with the alternative institutional arrangements. Num Pages: 224 pages, indexes, bibliography, tables, figures. BIC Classification: KCF; KJMV2; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. . Used paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KRF0025680
ISBN
9780803974739
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Editor(s): Xu, Qingwen; Jordan, Lucy P. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHB; KCF; KJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 193 x 259 x 23. Weight in Grams: 622.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634852722
ISBN
9781634852722
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 241.32
€ 180.25

Hardcover. This book examines the interaction between multinationals and women in UK, Ireland, France and Germany, looking at inward investment by US and Japanese multinationals, as well as outward investment by European multinationals. Editor(s): Elson, Diane; Pearson, Ruth. Num Pages: 244 pages, tables, index. BIC Classification: 1D; JFSJ1; KCFM; KJVG; KNXB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 410. "Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Commissioning organisation: edited by Diane Elson and Ruth Pearson. xiv, 227 p. 23 cm. Associated Names: Elson, Diane. Associated Names: Pearson, Ruth,. Associated Dates: 1945-. Publishers cloth. Nice copy. Library markings to endpapers. Nice dw." Keywords: "Subjects - Business, Finance & Law - Economics - Labour - Employment & Unemployment,Subjects - Business, Finance & Law - Management - Human Resources - Industrial Relations,Subjects - Business, Financ"
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
244
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Edition
1989th Edition
SKU
KEX0071264
ISBN
9780333438770
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 6.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. Working from the premise that there is little enthusiasm for massive state ownership, and no trust in the alternative of unbounded capitalism, the author argues for distributism - the belief that ownership should be widely distributed rather than in the hands of the state or wealthy minorities. Series: Radical Writing S. Num Pages: 32 pages, line drawings. BIC Classification: JPA; JPFK; KCF; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Previous owners name to FFEP, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Comerford & Miller
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0012712
ISBN
9781871204179
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The fun and friendly guide to the world's most popular onlinelearning management system

Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment, also knownas Moodle, is an online learning management system that createsopportunities for rich interaction between educators and theiraudience. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCF; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 187 x 23. Weight in Grams: 604.

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470949429
ISBN
9780470949429
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 24.93

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