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Taylor, Gary,

Work-related learning and the social sciences / Gary Taylor, Liam Mellor and Richard McCarter. - ix,190 pages ; ill. ; 24 cm

TABLE OF CONTENTS


Chapter 1
1 Introduction
work
work-related learning, etc


Part One: Learning about work: Theoretical frameworks
2 Identity, socialization and emotional labour
Introduction
Identity and work
socialization at work
emotional labour
Conclusion

3 Alienation, fulfilment and the working environment
Introduction
Alienation
fulfilment
the working environment
Conclusion

4 Power, control and uncertainty at work
Introduction
Power,
control
uncertainty at work
Conclusion

5 Conflict, resistance and change management
Introduction
Conflict,
Resistance
change management
Conclusion

6 Social capital, community and social responsibility
Introduction
Social capital,
community
social responsibility
Conclusion

Part Two: Learning through work: Skills development

7 Experiential learning, reflection and communities of practice
Introduction
Experiential learning,
reflection
communities of practice
Conclusion

8 Leadership, teamwork and communication
Introduction
Leadership
teamwork
communication
Conclusion


9 Problem solving, decision making and creativity
Introduction
Problem solving,
decision making
creativity
Conclusion

10 Skills, internships and employability
Introduction
Skills,
internships
employability
Conclusion


11 Conclusion
Learning about work
Learning through work
The Layers of analysis
Conclusion






Includes index: p 183

ISBN: 9781138804333 (hardback) 9781138804340 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Vocational guidance.
Employee motivation.
Job skills.
Career development.
Experiential learning.
Organizational learning.
Industrial sociology.

Dewey Class. No.: 300.71 / TAY