Professional work : knowledge, power and social inequalities

• Other Authors: Gorman, Elizabeth M., (Editor), Vallas, Steven P. 1951- (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2020.
• Series: Research in the sociology of work ; v. 34.
• Subjects: Professions > Sociological aspects.; Business & Economics, Workplace Culture.; Organizational theory & behaviour.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781800432123; 9781800432109
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (340 pages)

The professions have undergone massive changes in recent decades, as globalization, information technology, bureaucratization and market competition have begun to envelop even the most prestigious occupations in contemporary societies. Ironically, at a time when expert knowledge has grown increasing...