Working and living in the shadow of economic fragility

This study examines the current state of employment through historical, macroeconomic, cultural, sociological and policy lenses, in order to address fundamental questions about the role and value of work in America today. The book offers suggestions for how to address the short- and long-term challe...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Crain
Weitere Verfasser:
Crain, Marion G. (MitwirkendeR), Sherraden, Michael W (MitwirkendeR)
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2014]
Zusammenfassung:
This study examines the current state of employment through historical, macroeconomic, cultural, sociological and policy lenses, in order to address fundamental questions about the role and value of work in America today. The book offers suggestions for how to address the short- and long-term challenges of rebuilding a society of opportunity with meaningful and sustaining jobs as the foundation of the American middle class.
Umfang:
1 online resource (xxviii, 260 pages) : illustrations (black and white)
Anmerkungen:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-998850-1
0-19-021824-X
Schlagworte:
Unemployment > United States.
Working poor > United States.
Recessions > United States.
Business & Economics
Economic History
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