Men in manual occupations : changing lives in times of change

Men in manual occupations changing lives in times of change

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A shortage of skilled workers is currently emerging in many countries. Yet public discourse and much research literature convey the impression that manual labor is somehow outmoded, requiring competencies that are no longer necessary in today’s «post-industrial, information-based society». The quest...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Vogt, Kristoffer Chelsom, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oslo, Norway : Cappelen Damm Akademisk/NOASP (Nordic Open Access Scholarly Publishing) 2017
2017.
Materias:
Manual work.
Labor market.
Men > Employment.
Educational attainment.
shortage of skilled workers
manual occupations
education
work
Apprenticeship
Entrepreneurship
Housekeeping
Labour economics
Norway
Petroleum industry
Plumber
Social mobility
Tertiary education
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Sumario:A shortage of skilled workers is currently emerging in many countries. Yet public discourse and much research literature convey the impression that manual labor is somehow outmoded, requiring competencies that are no longer necessary in today’s «post-industrial, information-based society». The question of how to achieve the right balance between different types of work in a society is one that transcends national borders.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (261 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
Also available in print form
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.

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