Workers and Narratives of Survival in Europe - The Management of Precariousness at the End of the Twentieth Century (Electronic book text)


"Workers and Narratives of Survival in Europe explores the growing problem of job uncertainty in Europe at the end of the twentieth century. The management of professional precariousness is reconsidered against the backdrop of far-reaching social, economic, and political changes In Europe in recent decades, including: the instability of the traditional family, the emergence of new forms of parenthood; globalization of the economic sphere; attempts to impose a uniform pattern Of culture; and the breakdown of borders with former Communist countries. The contributors utilize extensive field studies in both Western and Central Europe to understand the meaning of professional uncertainty, as perceived by its victims, and the strategies they develop to face it.

Delivery AdviceNot available

Toggle WishListAdd to wish list
Review this Item

Product Description

"Workers and Narratives of Survival in Europe explores the growing problem of job uncertainty in Europe at the end of the twentieth century. The management of professional precariousness is reconsidered against the backdrop of far-reaching social, economic, and political changes In Europe in recent decades, including: the instability of the traditional family, the emergence of new forms of parenthood; globalization of the economic sphere; attempts to impose a uniform pattern Of culture; and the breakdown of borders with former Communist countries. The contributors utilize extensive field studies in both Western and Central Europe to understand the meaning of professional uncertainty, as perceived by its victims, and the strategies they develop to face it.

Customer Reviews

No reviews or ratings yet - be the first to create one!

Product Details

General

Imprint

State University of New York Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

November 2004

Availability

We don't currently have any sources for this product. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available.

Authors

Format

Electronic book text

Pages

232

ISBN-13

978-1-4237-3984-5

Barcode

9781423739845

Categories

LSN

1-4237-3984-1



Trending On Loot