Description
SOCIAL THEORIES AND LABOR STUDIES: A NEW APPROACH
Book summary
This collective work offers a critical assessment of contemporary social theories applied to the study of labor. Through rigorous analysis, the authors examine how concepts such as neo-institutionalism, economic sociology, or regulation theory can renew our understanding of current labor relations. The reader will find an intellectual journey that connects economics, sociology, and technological learning to address job instability, innovation, and the construction of the labor market in the knowledge era.
What is it about?
The book proposes a revision of the main theoretical currents that can be applied to the study of labor, going beyond traditional approaches. It analyzes the evolution of the concept of labor towards an expanded labor subject, discusses neo-institutionalism as an alternative to rational choice theory, and explores the risks of job instability and its impact on social roles. It also examines the contributions of economic sociology, the institutional construction of the market in the knowledge economy, and the evolution of regulation theory. Finally, it addresses new industrial relations, the link between labor, technological learning, and innovation, and the complex articulation between education and work as an unfinished social process.
Main topics
- Critical review of social theories applied to labor studies.
- Neo-institutionalism and its relationship with economics and sociology.
- Job instability and the transformation of social roles.
- Economic sociology and the institutional construction of the market.
- Regulation theory and new industrial relations.
- The link between labor, technological learning, and innovation.
- Articulation between education and labor as a social construction.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and researchers of sociology, labor economics, industrial relations, and social sciences. It is also of interest to human resources professionals, labor policy analysts, and anyone seeking an updated theoretical framework to understand the transformations of the contemporary world of work.
What this book contributes
- Offers an updated overview of the most relevant social theories for the study of labor.
- Provides conceptual tools to analyze job instability and new social roles.
- Facilitates the understanding of the relationship between economics, sociology, and innovation in the workplace.
- Helps to rethink the connection between education, technological learning, and employment.
- Presents a critical and multidisciplinary vision that enriches academic and professional debate.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: LITERARY ESSAYS, SOCIOLOGY, LABOR ECONOMICS
- Collection: N/A
- Weight: 236 g
Editorial review
This is a reference work for those wishing to delve into the theoretical foundations of labor studies from a multidisciplinary perspective. Its main value lies in the updating of key concepts and the articulation of approaches that are usually treated separately, such as economics, sociology, and technological innovation. It is especially useful for academics and advanced students seeking a solid and critical analytical framework.