ABSTRACT

This book provides an excellent introduction to the sociology of industry. It comprises of three sections, which in turn address: the relation between industry and other sub-systems or institutions in society; the internal structure of industry and the roles people play within that structure; the social actions of individuals and groups within an organisational structure. It is an excellent resource for students of sociology who have an interest in its application to the ‘world of work’.

chapter |2 pages

Introduction to Fourth Edition

part |2 pages

PART ONE INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS

chapter 2|8 pages

The Economy: Structure and Change

chapter 3|10 pages

Industry and Education

chapter 4|12 pages

Industry and the Family

part |2 pages

PART TWO ORGANISATIONS AND ROLES

chapter 7|10 pages

Organisations

chapter 8|14 pages

Approaches to Workplace Behaviour

chapter 10|14 pages

Management

chapter 11|10 pages

Organised Interest Groups

part |2 pages

PART THREE ASPECTS OF OCCUPATIONS