Historical Dictionary of Organized Labor (Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series) （3RD）

Docherty, James C./ van der Velden, Sjaak

Scarecrow Press（2012/06発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 496 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780810861961
• DDC分類 331.88

Full Description

Organized labor is about the collective efforts of employees to improve their economic, social, and political position. It can be studied from many different points of view—historical, economic, sociological, or legal—but it is fundamentally about the struggle for human rights and social justice. As a rule, organized labor has tried to make the world a fairer place. Even though it has only ever covered a minority of employees in most countries, its effects on their political, economic, and social systems have been generally positive. History shows that when organized labor is repressed, the whole society suffers and is made less just.

The Historical Dictionary of Organized Labor looks at the history of organized labor to see where it came from and where it has been. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a glossary of terms, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on most countries, international as well as national labor organizations, major labor unions, leaders, and other aspects of organized labor such as changes in the composition of its membership. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about organized labor.

Contents

Editor's Foreword by Jon Woronoff
Organized Labor: World Membership, 1870-2010
Preface
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
The Dictionary
Appendixes
Glossary of terms
Bibliography
About the Authors