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Classes of Labour: Work and Life in a Central Indian Steel Town is a foundational text in the social sciences. Written by Professor Jonathan Parry, this 732-page magnum opus is the result of extensive fieldwork spanning twenty-one years. The book provides a deep look into a setting where the manual workforce is divided into distinct social classes, each with a unique sense of identity and specific interests. This work is recognized for its rich ethnographic data and high level of analysis. Unlike standard academic texts, it is written with a literary style that makes it read like an epic novel. It includes diagrams and photographs to support the research, offering a complete view of the social and economic structures within the steel town. This book is an essential resource for those studying business and economic history, sociology, or labor relations in an industrial context.

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Extensive ethnographic research based on twenty-one years of dedicated fieldwork in a central Indian steel town.

Comprehensive 732-page volume that provides a deep and thorough analysis of social class structures.

Includes helpful diagrams and photographs to complement the written research and data.

Written with a unique literary style that makes complex social science topics accessible and engaging.

Detailed examination of how manual workforces develop distinct social identities and interests.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1138095591
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 22 April 2020
Listed Since: 29 May 2017

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