What are the contemporary trends in workplace restructuring and the sociological impact on workers' lives? Around what concepts will work be organized and groups and individuals motivated in their work into the new century? This work addresses the contradictory influences in contemporary workplace restructuring, its impact on workers' lives, and the direction and nature of future changes in the workplace. This collection, of sociological thought and research consists of previously published works from Work and Occupations (SAGE) plus papers written specifically for this book, focuses on the...