Nonstandard Work in Developed Economies: Causes and Consequences Susan Houseman and Machiko Osawa, Editors First Chapter | Table of Contents 520 pp. 2003 $70.00 cloth 978-0-88099-264-0 $26.00 paper 978-0-88099-263-3 This book reveals the considerable variation in the levels of growth in a broad set of nonstandard work arrangements while presenting a comprehensive view of how, as a result, the nature of the employment relationship is changing within and among countries. "The chapters of Nonstandard Work in Developed Economies are consistently well written and, taken together, provide an in-depth analysis of historical, legal, cultural, economic, and institutional factors operating in each country that help to explain their diverse experiences with regard to nonstandard work." –Monthly Labor Review "For some, nonstandard work connotes substandard employment on multiple dimensions . . . For others, nonstandard work is seen as a way to increase flexibility for firms and individuals . . . Which view is correct? The collection of articles in Houseman and Osawa's 'Nonstandard Work in Developed Economies' goes a long way in helping us to answer this question." –Relations Industrielles/Industrial Relations |