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Work-related learning and the social sciences / Gary Taylor, Liam Mellor and Richard McCarter.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016Description: ix, 190 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1138804339
  • 9781138804333
  • 1138804347
  • 9781138804340
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: No titleDDC classification:
  • 300.71 23
LOC classification:
  • HF5381 .T2357 2016
Contents:
1. Introduction -- Part I. Learning about Work: Theoretical frameworks : -- 2. Identity, Socialisation and Emotional Labour -- 3. Alienation, Fulfilment and the Working Environment -- 4. Power, Control and Uncertainty at Work -- 5. Conflict, Resistance and Change Management -- 6. Social Capital, Community and Social Responsibility -- Part II. Learning through Work: Skills development : -- 7. Experiential Learning, Reflection and Communities of Practice -- 8. Leadership, Teamwork and Communication -- 9. Problem Solving, Decision Making and Creativity -- 10. Skills, Internships and Employability -- 11. Conclusion.
Summary: Work-Related Learning and the Social Sciences provides a clear and accessible introduction to the theory and practice of work. Written in a student friendly style, it makes use of the following: Theoretical Perspectives: The theoretical foundations of identity, power, community, citizenship, experiential learning and a range of employability skills provide frameworks for the chapters. Key issues: The book addresses such issues as: How are people socialised at work? Why does conflict occur at work? What types of control are exerted at work? What can we learn about our communities from the work we do? How can we develop our employability skills? Sector examples: Extensive use is made of examples of the working practices of teachers, social workers, police officers, civil servants, third sector workers as well as from people engaged in low skilled work. The student voice: The student voice draws upon the relationship between their own experiences of work and the key issues covered in the book. Written as an introductory text for students studying the social sciences, it deals with the ways in which students can appreciate the sociology and politics of work and develop an understanding of their own skills and employability. This book is particularly relevant to students studying work-related learning as part of their social science degrees and to those who wish to enhance their employability and prospects in graduate level employment.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction -- Part I. Learning about Work: Theoretical frameworks : -- 2. Identity, Socialisation and Emotional Labour -- 3. Alienation, Fulfilment and the Working Environment -- 4. Power, Control and Uncertainty at Work -- 5. Conflict, Resistance and Change Management -- 6. Social Capital, Community and Social Responsibility -- Part II. Learning through Work: Skills development : -- 7. Experiential Learning, Reflection and Communities of Practice -- 8. Leadership, Teamwork and Communication -- 9. Problem Solving, Decision Making and Creativity -- 10. Skills, Internships and Employability -- 11. Conclusion.

Work-Related Learning and the Social Sciences provides a clear and accessible introduction to the theory and practice of work. Written in a student friendly style, it makes use of the following: Theoretical Perspectives: The theoretical foundations of identity, power, community, citizenship, experiential learning and a range of employability skills provide frameworks for the chapters. Key issues: The book addresses such issues as: How are people socialised at work? Why does conflict occur at work? What types of control are exerted at work? What can we learn about our communities from the work we do? How can we develop our employability skills? Sector examples: Extensive use is made of examples of the working practices of teachers, social workers, police officers, civil servants, third sector workers as well as from people engaged in low skilled work. The student voice: The student voice draws upon the relationship between their own experiences of work and the key issues covered in the book. Written as an introductory text for students studying the social sciences, it deals with the ways in which students can appreciate the sociology and politics of work and develop an understanding of their own skills and employability. This book is particularly relevant to students studying work-related learning as part of their social science degrees and to those who wish to enhance their employability and prospects in graduate level employment.

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