A classic of its time
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Harry Braverman's book, 'Labor and Monopoly Capital: The Degradation of Work in the Twentieth Century,' unifies and reorganizes industrial sociology and stratification theory within political sociology. Braverman puts forth a dynamic hierarchy based on status rather than on work. He examines how workers become removed from their labor and objectified as production units in order to meet managerial needs rather than examine the adjustment of workers to work. He describes the overshadowing of the industrial craftworker and refers to the suppression of their intellectuality.
Publication Name: Contemporary Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0094-3061
Year: 1996
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Critical sociology: a dialogue between two sciences
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A study of the discipline of sociology was conducted to examine the immanent tendencies and potentialities. The main objective was to explicate reflexive science as an ideal typical counterpart to positive science by investigating the parallels between sociology and industry. Results indicate that the only way for sociology to advance is to articulate and defend an alternative scientific model that forces positive approaches to confront the challenge of their own imperfections.
Publication Name: Contemporary Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0094-3061
Year: 1998
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Donald Roy: sociologist and working stiff
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Michael Burawoy reflects on the manner in which Donald Roy has interpreted the social, political, and historical aspects of labor relations and Marxist economics. Topics include sex role, ethnography, and capitalism.
Publication Name: Contemporary Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0094-3061
Year: 2001
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