{"product_id":"the-temp-economy-9781439900802","title":"The Temp Economy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow the temp industry undermined the idea that workers are a company's chief asset\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a must-read for students of organizations, occupations, and work; labor markets and unions; sex and gender; and economic sociology. It is compellingly argued and documented. Furthermore, it engenders concern and reflection in all who view work as activity that not only puts bread on the table but offers opportunities for workers to obtain meaning, fulfillment, and respect.\" -Contemporary Sociology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Nelson Lichtenstein  Preface  Acknowledgments  Introduction: The Temp Economy  1. The Making of the Kelly Girl  2. The Invention of the Semi- Permanent Employee  3. The Transformation of Work  4. Boxing In the Temp Industry  Conclusion: A Model of Work for the Twenty- First Century  Appendix: A Note on Sources  Notes  Index","brand":"Temple University Press,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408302055767,"sku":"9781439900802","price":56.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781439900802.jpg?v=1730502350","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-temp-economy-9781439900802","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}