The Sociology of Work: Continuity and Change in Paid and Unpaid Work Stephen Edgell and Edward Granter is an English-language textbook focused on the sociology of work. It provides an extensive analysis of work in both paid and unpaid contexts and is relevant for students in higher education.
This fully revised third edition covers classic and current theories of paid and unpaid labour, standard and non-standard work, and unemployment. Key themes include, among others, emotional work, trade unions, the rise of the gig economy, precarity, automation, globalization, and human rights.
Features of this edition:
- Two new chapters: "Work, Skill and the Labour Process" and "Managing Culture at Work"
- Extensive attention to trade unions, emotional labour, and workers’ resistance
- Current debates on the gig economy, precarious work, and the end of work due to automation
This textbook aligns with courses in sociology and business studies, especially those focused on work, employment, and society.