Organizations and Society van Joseph H. Spear is an English-language textbook that focuses on the social and organizational aspects of contemporary society. It addresses the costs and consequences of living in a society that has undergone an "organizational revolution" and analyzes the dominance of rational control within bureaucratic organizations.
The book offers a critical perspective on organizations and society, with clear explanations of core concepts and theories in organizational theory and sociology. This makes it suitable for higher education students who want to delve into the functioning and influence of organizations in modern society.
The content aligns with topics such as Organizational theory and behaviour, Sociology: work and labour, and BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior.