Research Handbook on the Sociology of Organizations

This cutting-edge Research Handbook explores the sociology of organizations as mesa-level mediators of individual and societal outcomes, combining theoretical advancement and empirical research. It covers major theoretical foundations and examines the purposes and goals of organizations in various contexts, with original research on labor relations, ethical practices, race, gender, class, sexuality, media, religion, politics, and alternative economic models. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in organization studies, labor policy, sociology, political science, economics, management, philosophy, and social psychology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This cutting-edge Research Handbook combines theoretical advancement and the newest empirical research to explore the sociology of organizations as mesa-level mediators of individual and societal outcomes.

Covering the major theoretical foundations of the topic, this innovative Research Handbook analyses critical and contemporary sociological theory and examines the purposes and goals of a diverse range of organizations in a variety of contexts. Chapters detail original research that investigates labour relations, ethical and sustainable environmental practices, race, gender, class, sexuality, media, religion, politics, and alternative economic models.

This Research Handbook will prove an engaging and informative read for students and scholars of organization studies, labour policy, sociology, political science, economics, management, philosophy, and social psychology. With its global, interdisciplinary scope, it will also be invaluable to practitioners and policymakers working within a vast range of organizations.

Dimension: 244 x 169 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839103254