From Alienation to Addiction: Modern American Work in Global Historical Perspective (United States in the World)

by PeterN.Stearns (Author)

• New

  Hardcover
  2008

  $206.17

  Over the past two hundred years, work experiences have changed greatly, causing issues such as heightened boredom and alienation, and but also new levels of obsession with work. This book looks at the modern changes in work, examining global patterns but also special features of the work culture in the United States.

• New

  Paperback
  2008

  $39.75

  Over the past two hundred years, work experiences have changed greatly, causing new issues such as heightened boredom and alienation, but also new levels of obsession with work. This book looks at the modern changes in work, examining global patterns but also special features of the work culture in the United States. For the world, the United States, and also key groups such as women and children, understanding the modern history of work goes a long way toward explaining key issues in the U.S. work culture today.