Advanced Introduction to the Sociology of Work

‘The prose is pitched perfectly for advanced undergraduates and was highly engaging for me as well. It feels fresh and up to date. Data-rich sections include the precarity of work, the digital economy, gender at work in international context, and the implications of COVID-19. At the same time, the chapters are firmly rooted in the historical development of capitalism and informed by sociological theory.’ – Mary Blair-Loy, University of California San Diego, US
‘Wharton’s Advanced Introduction to the Sociology of Work hits the sweet spot most instructors look for – historically grounded political economic analyses coupled with crystal clear contemporary relevance to our students. While expected topics like emotional labor in service work and work-family conflicts are present, so too are new ones like the impact of financialization on employment and the consequences for workers of algorithmic control over their labor. Students will encounter a broad sociological perspective on the labor process and be enabled and encouraged to visualize and discuss their futures as employees and as members of households.’ – Donald Tomaskovic-Devey, University of Massachusetts, US

Amy S. Wharton, Professor of Sociology Emerita, Washington State University, US.

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