Work-Related Learning and the Social Sciences av Gary Taylor, Liam Mellor, Richard McCarter

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<P><EM>Work-Related Learning and the Social Sciences</EM> provides a clear and accessible introduction to the theory and practice of work. Written in a student friendly style, it makes use of the following:</P><P><EM>Theoretical Perspectives:</EM> The theoretical foundations of identity, power, community, citizenship, experiential learning and a range of employability skills provide frameworks for the chapters. </P><P><EM>Key issues:</EM> The book addresses such issues as: How are people socialised at work? Why does conflict occur at work? What types of control are exerted at work? What can we learn about our communities from the work we do? How can we develop our employability skills?</P><P><EM>Sector examples:</EM> Extensive use is made of examples of the working practices of teachers, social workers, police officers, civil servants, third sector workers as well as from people engaged in low skilled work.</P><P><EM>The student voice:</EM> The student voice draws upon the relationship