Working in America: Continuity, Conflict, and Change 3rd Edition by Amy S Wharton examines important topics in the field and exposes students to examples of sociological research and different theoretical approaches to studying the world of work.
Wharton has done a good job of pulling together a variety of readings about work. It's not a general reader about economic sociology, but it doesn't claim to be, and it has relatively little to say about the social organization of work outside the U.S, but again it doesn't claim to do that. Most of the readings have been edited extensively, and the editing is, for the most part, well done.
This book grew out of more than ten years of experience designing and conducting orientation programs for Westerners relocating to Asia. Over time, Americans executives asked for a program to train Asians relocating to America. Later, there was a critical need for cross-cultural training for the Asian manager who wasn't going anywhere, but who still had to deal with foreigners who had very different cultural ideas and behaviors.
This is good book to use as a text book. It is easy reading but is deep with morals and a wide breadth of issues. The book contains interesting stories and articles about the working-life in America! If you study or you are just interested in Sociology this book is perfect!
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