Research Handbook on the Sociology of Organizations (Research Handbooks in Sociology series)

Research Handbook on the Sociology of Organizations (Research Handbooks in Sociology series)
by: Mary Godwyn (Editor)
Publisher:Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publication Date: 10 Jun. 2022
Language:English
Print Length:576 pages
ISBN-10:1839103256
ISBN-13:9781839103254
Book Description
With original contributions from leading experts in the field, this cutting-edge Research Handbook combines theoretical advancement and the newest empirical research to explore the sociology of organizations as mesa-level mediators of individual and societal outcomes.Covering the major theoretical foundations of the topic, this innovative Research Handbook analyses critical and contemporary sociological theory and examines the purposes and goals of a diverse range of organizations in a variety of contexts. Chapters detail original research that investigates labour relations, ethical and sustainable environmental practices, race, gender, class, sexuality, media, religion, politics, and alternative economic models.This Research Handbook will prove an engaging and informative read for students and scholars of organization studies, labour policy, sociology, political science, economics, management, philosophy, and social psychology. With its global, interdisciplinary scope, it will also be invaluable to practitioners and policymakers working within a vast range of organizations.
About the Author
About the Author Edited by Mary Godwyn, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, History and Society Division, Babson College, US