Paul Blyton

This title is organized into four interrelated sections: theorizing industrial relations; the changing institutions that shape employment practice; the processes used by governments, employers and unions; income inquality, employee well-being, business performance and national comparative advantages.

"A new look at the ways in which individual decisions are shaped by the different social contexts in which individuals are located - their communities and workplaces. This book examines the influence of different types of social networks on individual choices and the ways in which patterns of paid work shapes people's broader lives"--Provided by publisher.