This is an exploration of the changing structure of women's paid work in Britain since World War II. Four case-studies, drawing upon original research material, give accounts of developments across the whole range of women's employment; form the"post-feminist" finance profesional to unskilled workers. This work is set within a context of current theoreticl debates concerning gender, occupationalsegretagion, and class and stratification, and is complemented by a review of the structure of women's employment in other Western countries. The book also provides a summary and crtiques of current developments within a series of sociological debates.

Gendered Jobs & Social Change Pb

Politics & Social Sciences

Crompton

Social Sciences

Other

<p>Just William makes his mark in this hilarious collection of twelve classic stories. Whether it's trying to arrange a marriage for his sister or taking a job as a boot boy as step one in his grand plan to run away, William manages to cause chaos wherever he goes. This title features a charming introduction by one of William's famous fans, the wonderful comic writer Sue Townsend.</p>

Just William

Macmillan Children`s Books

Plastics Reinforcement and Industrial Applications

CRC-Press

Analysis of Seawater

Heightened interest in the protection of the sea and coastal waters has emphasized the need for countries to monitor contaminants carefully. Rapid developments are taking place in the techniques for sea water analysis, much lower detection levels are being obtained and new substances of environmental interest determined. This book provides a review of techniques available world-wide for analyzing seawater. Methods for determining inorganics, organics, dissolved gases and radioactive substances are detailed and sample handling and storage are described. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Science & Math

Chemistry

Butterworth-Heinemann

Janet Stone is new in town and lonely. Stuck-up Marigold Stass has snubbed her. No one wants to be her friend -- until she meets Mr. Flower, "the mad hermit of Winterfield." Mr. Flower offers Janet a job: helping him tame and groom his wild pony, Pearl, a surprise gift for his adored grandson who will visit in the spring. Janet knows nothing about horses, but Mr. Flower teaches her and Janet helps turn Pearl into a beautiful, glossy pet. Now she's ready to challenge Marigold. But spring and Mr. Flowers grandson are almost here. Janet's afraid. Will she lose her beloved pony? Will she be alone again? Or has she learned how to make friends and keep them -- for life...

The SNOW PONY

Children's Books

Action & Adventure

Aladdin

Parasitic Worms (The Wykeham science series)

Taylor & Franci

El Cumpleanos De Guillermo (Spanish Edition)

Ediciones Altea SA, Grupo Santillana

Guillermo Y El Tesoro Escondido (Spanish Edition)

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