Working class : challenging myths about blue-collar labor / Jeff Torlina.

Author/creator Torlina, Jeff
Format Book
Publication InfoBoulder, Colo. : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2011.
Descriptionix, 222 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents The meaning of work -- The promise of blue-collar labor -- How we came to devalue blue-collar work -- Blue-collar views on the white-collar world -- Conceptions of the class hierarchy -- Occupational prestige -- Making sense of working class attitudes -- False dichotomies -- Reclaiming the value of labor -- Recasting the image of blue-collar work -- Conclusions and implications.
Local noteLittle-305131062146W
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011000465
ISBN9781588267566 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1588267563 (hbk. : alk. paper)
Standard identifier# 3534077

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HD4901 .T67 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold