Labour Process Theory
. Ed(S): Knights, David; Willmott, Hugh
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Description for Labour Process Theory
Hardback. A review of the contribution of labour process theory to the study of work organization, by authorities in this field. The volume explores the theoretical foundations of labour process analysis and suggests new directions for its development. Editor(s): Knights, David; Willmott, Hugh. Series: Studies in the labour process. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 184 x 25. Weight in Grams: 550.
How are we to make sense of the way work is organised and controlled? To what extent is its design the result of technological demands, the interests of capital or processes of negotiation and struggle? In recent years labour process analysis, revived by Braverman's Labor and Monopoly Capital , has been most influential in shaping our thinking about this question. With contributions from leading authorities in the field, this book reviews the contribution of the labour process theory to the study of work organisation. Providing a fresh response to criticisms of 'Bravermania' and lost momentum, the volume explores the theoretical ... Read more
How are we to make sense of the way work is organised and controlled? To what extent is its design the result of technological demands, the interests of capital or processes of negotiation and struggle? In recent years labour process analysis, revived by Braverman's Labor and Monopoly Capital , has been most influential in shaping our thinking about this question. With contributions from leading authorities in the field, this book reviews the contribution of the labour process theory to the study of work organisation. Providing a fresh response to criticisms of 'Bravermania' and lost momentum, the volume explores the theoretical ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Series
Studies in the labour process
Number of Pages
386
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333440384
SKU
V9780333440384
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Ref
99-15
About . Ed(S): Knights, David; Willmott, Hugh
DAVID KNIGHTS is a Senior Lecturer in the Manchester School of Management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. He has conducted research into industrial relations, equal opportunities for ethnic minorities and sex discrimination in recruitment. He has published in sociology and management journals. He is co-author of 'Managing the Multi-Racial Workforce' and co-editor of a number ... Read more
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