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Sociological Futures and the Sociology of Work

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This essay is a response to the call for a discussion about future trends in sociology by focusing broadly on the sub-discipline of work and employment. In doing so the piece directly engages with earlier interventions made by John Scott (2005) and Gayle Letherby (2005) in Sociological Research Online. It examines the current state of the sociology of work by charting its foundation and subsequent development. It suggests that there is currently a problem in the area caused in part by intellectual trends and fragmentation. It argues that those sociologists working in the field need to engage collectively in a reflective process to refocus the subject combining elements from its ‘golden age’ as well as from more contemporary sources.

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  • Tim Strangleman, 2005. "Sociological Futures and the Sociology of Work," Sociological Research Online, , vol. 10(4), pages 51-62, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socres:v:10:y:2005:i:4:p:51-62
    DOI: 10.5153/sro.1198
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    1. Gayle Letherby, 2005. "Current Issues and Future Trends in Sociology: Extending the Debate in Sociological Research Online," Sociological Research Online, , vol. 10(1), pages 69-70, June.
    2. Richard Brown, 1987. "Work, Employment and Society," Work, Employment & Society, British Sociological Association, vol. 1(1), pages 1-6, March.
    3. John Scott, 2005. "Sociology and Its Others: Reflections on Disciplinary Specialisation and Fragmentation," Sociological Research Online, , vol. 10(1), pages 71-78, June.
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