Work Stress: The Making of a Modern Epidemic by Michael Calnan (English) Paperba

Description: Work Stress by Michael Calnan, David Wainwright Combines a critique of the scientific evidence relating to work stress, with an account of the social, historical and cultural changes that produced this phenomenon. This book employs sociological theories of embodiment, emotions and medicalization to explore the role of subjectivity in mediating the relationship between work and ill health. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "This is a very comprehensive book on the subject matter with references that users can access and follow through. It is well structured and the writing style is appropriate for a wide range of students."Mo Nowrung, University of East Anglia, UK We are facing an epidemic of work stress. But why should problems at work which previously led to industrial disputes and political activity now be experienced as a cause of physical or mental illness? This book combines a critique of the scientific evidence relating to work stress, with an account of the social, historical and cultural changes that produced this phenomenon. The analysis is grounded in workers accounts of their experiences of work stress, derived from the authors qualitative research. Sociological theories of embodiment, emotions and medicalization are employed to explore the role of subjectivity in mediating the relationship between work and ill health.This book concludes with an exploration of the consequences of adopting the passive identity of work stress victim, and the extent to which individuals resist the medicalization of their problems. It will be of interest to a range of students and researchers in the social sciences, particularly those with an interest in medical sociology, sociology of work, management studies and industrial relations. Author Biography David Wainwright is a Research Fellow in the Social Medicine Department at Bristol University. His background is in the sociology of health and illness and he has spent the last five years researching and writing about the work stress phenomenon.Michael Calnan is Professor of Medical Sociology in the Social Medicine Department at Bristol University. He has conducted extensive research and published widely on the topics of lay perceptions of health and illness and the National Health Service. Table of Contents PrefaceThe popular discourseThe scientific constructBody, self, meaningA brief history of work and emotionsTherapy or resistance?Appendix: methodologyNotesIndex. Details ISBN0335207073 Author David Wainwright Pages 240 Publisher Open University Press ISBN-10 0335207073 ISBN-13 9780335207077 Format Paperback Imprint Open University Press Subtitle The Making of a Modern Epidemic Place of Publication Milton Keynes Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 158.72 Illustrations bibliography, index Edition 1st Media Book Year 2002 Language English Short Title WORK STRESS REVISED AND ENLARG Series UK Higher Education OUP Humanities & Social Sciences Health & Social Welfare DOI 10.1604/9780335207077 UK Release Date 2002-06-16 Publication Date 2002-06-16 AU Release Date 2002-06-16 NZ Release Date 2002-06-16 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Edition Description Revised and Enlarged ed. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134117180;

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