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Title: Historical Dictionary of Organized Labor
Condition: New
Author: Sjaak van der Velden, James C. Docherty
Format: Hardback
ISBN-10: 0810861968
EAN: 9780810861961
ISBN: 9780810861961
Edition: Third Edition
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Genre: Business & Finance
Topic: Language & Reference, Law & Politics
Release Date: 14/06/2012
Description: Organized labor is about the collective efforts of employees to improve their economic, social, and political position. It can be studied from many different points of view—historical, economic, sociological, or legal—but it is fundamentally about the struggle for human rights and social justice. As a rule, organized labor has tried to make the world a fairer place. Even though it has only ever covered a minority of employees in most countries, its effects on their political, economic, and social systems have been generally positive. History shows that when organized labor is repressed, the whole society suffers and is made less just.The Historical Dictionary of Organized Labor looks at the history of organized labor to see where it came from and where it has been. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a glossary of terms, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on most countries, international as well as national labor organizations, major labor unions, leaders, and other aspects of organized labor such as changes in the composition of its membership. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about organized labor.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Item Height: 235mm
Item Length: 159mm
Item Width: 36mm
Item Weight: 885g
Book Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
Release Year: 2012

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