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Work in America [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of History, Policy, and Society by Carl E. Van Horn [Repost]

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Work in America [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of History, Policy, and Society by Carl E. Van Horn [Repost]

Work in America [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of History, Policy, and Society by Carl E. Van Horn
English | Dec 15, 2003 | ISBN: 1576076768 | 780 Pages | PDF | 12 MB

This comprehensive two-volume reference book is the first to analyze the central role of work and the workforce in U.S. life from the Industrial Revolution through today's information economy. Drawing on a variety of disciplines—economics, public policy, law, human and civil rights, cultural studies, and organizational psychology—its 256 entries examine key events, concepts, institutions, and individuals in labor history. Entries also tackle tough contemporary questions that reflect the conflicts inherent in capitalism. What is the impact of work on families and communities?