Author Description

Canada's Student Body Is Diverse And The Transition From Student To Worker Is Often Challenging. Working In Canada's Intersectional And Practical Approach To Work Draws Connections Between Sociological Theory And Examples To Students Lived And Work Experiences To Help Students Better Understand The Workforce They Will Soon Enter.-- Introduction -- Theoretical Perspectives On Work -- Historical Trends In Canadian Work -- The Context Of Work: Labour Markets And Organizations -- Occupations: Blue Collar, White Collar, Service, And Professional Jobs -- Non-standard, Unpaid, And Discredited Work -- Skill, Expertise, Knowledge, And Education -- Health, Well-being, And Resistance -- Occupational Segregation -- Discrimination And Harassment -- Working Across The Life Course -- The Future Of Work. Tracey Adams. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.