Routledge Occupational Careers - Routledge Guide to Work & Society

Occupational Careers by Routledge offers a comprehensive exploration of modern work through the lens of career development as a central integrating concept. Professor Slocum draws on contemporary social science research, historical sources, and extensive personal experience to examine how occupations and careers function in today's society. This second edition incorporates updated data and fresh analytical approaches that challenge conventional thinking about occupational trajectories. The book emphasises the rapid transformations in attitudes toward work that have emerged in recent years, providing readers with nuanced perspectives on how careers evolve across different sectors and social contexts. Ideal for students and professionals seeking to understand the complex relationship between individual career paths and broader occupational structures.