This book offers an accessible and broadly conceived introduction to social psychology for those new to the subject. The authors aim to show that social psychology illuminates the whole of social life, including everyday issues faced by all of us.[...]
Based on findings of the recently published Joseph Rowntree Report, this book provides an up-to-the-minute review of current research on flexibility, job insecurity and work intensification. It examines the impact of these developments on individuals, their families, the workplace and the long-term [...]