Sociology, Work and Organisation: Sixth Edition

'As a young researcher exploring shopfloor dynamics in the early 1980s, the first edition of this great book was an invaluable source of ideas. In the intervening years, Tony Watson has continued to update his analysis of the multi-facetted, changing and contradictory nature of work and organizations. With its greater emphasis on organisational dynamics, this excellent new edition provides a lucid overview of the field. As an introductory text, this book is very hard to beat, and I can thoroughly recommend it.' - David Collinson, University of Lancaster, UK 'Tony Watson's book has been the best book around for students of the sociology of work and industry. This new edition consolidates its position. Not only has he updated much of the material that has previously been covered, but new areas and developments have been included. The best has got better!' - Alan Bryman, University of Leicester, UK 'Sociology, Work and Organizations is written to engage its readers and to advance our understanding of the sociology of work. This fully up-dated version improves on an already excellent introductory text.' - Darren McCabe, Keele University, UK 'This nicely crafted textbook by one of the leading and most experienced scholars of sociology of work and organizations provides an excellent coverage of the entire field, combining a historical perspective with a strong awareness of contemporary developments in working life and theory.' - Mats Alvesson, Lund University, Sweden