{"product_id":"9780745642338","title":"Business in Society","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBusiness in Society\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMark Erickson | Carol Stephenson | Harriet Bradley | Steve Williams\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat's the point of studying business from a social perspective?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can sociology aid my understanding of the big issues facing businesses today?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan thinking sociologically really equip me better for a career in business?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book provides an indispensable introduction to business and organizations from a social perspective. Using classic and contemporary ideas and evidence, the book explores the connections between people, work, organizations and society. Carefully illustrated with a range of up-to-date case studies, the book shows how sociology can shed light on current developments in the business world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on their considerable experience of teaching sociology to a range of audiences, the authors provide a straightforward but still stimulating step-by-step guide to issues such as: discrimination and diversity in the workplace; trade unionism and industrial disputes; the need for ethics and legislation; and the changing roles of managers and employees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book provides:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClearly-defined learning aims;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuestions for discussion and reflection;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnnotated suggestions for further reading;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth case studies linking sociological ideas to business realities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten with the needs of students taking degrees outside the traditional social sciences in mind, such as business studies, human resources and management, the book is suitable for those approaching sociology for the very first time. Accessible and inspirational, it will help students to grasp new and exciting possibilities for thinking about business in the contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eMark Erickson\u003c\/b\u003e, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, School of Applied Social Science, University of Brighton \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarriet Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Sociology, University of Bristol\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarol Stephenson\u003c\/b\u003e, Senior Lecturer, Northumbria University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Williams\u003c\/b\u003e, Principal Lecturer, Human Resource and Marketing Management, University of Portsmouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 June 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780745642338\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.84\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Polity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315787559052,"sku":"9780745642338","price":40.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780745642338_e74947c3-7c00-41c7-b584-266168b36a26.jpg?v=1780154184","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780745642338","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}