Synopsis
Through in-depth interviews Work, Family, and Leisure: Uncertainty in a Risk Society explores the life plans of advanced law and Mba students for work, family, and leisure. The study is contextualized by four ongoing late-twentieth century social transformations, which include the new individualism, the gender revolution, the rise of dual-career couples, and growing employment uncertainty. It explores how they envision integrating these three life domains, and where they hope to find meaning and satisfaction as well as a sense of community.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Robert M. Orrange is an associate professor of sociology at Eastern Michigan University. He was formerly a postdoctoral associate at the Cornell Employment and Family Careers Institute. Prior to entering academia, he was an operations manager for a Fortune 500 company. He is currently at work on the forthcoming Individuals and Organizations: A Pragmatist-Weberian Synthesis.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Work, Family, and Leisure: Uncertainty in a Risk Society
Stock Image
Work, Family, and Leisure : Uncertainty in a Risk Society
Published by
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007
ISBN 10: 0742547914
ISBN 13: 9780742547919
New
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 5081910-n
Stock Image
Work, Family, and Leisure (Paperback)
Published by
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Lanham, MD, 2007
ISBN 10: 0742547914
ISBN 13: 9780742547919
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Work, Family, and Leisure explores the plans and aspirations of twenty-something law and MBA students for work, family, and leisure. Through in-depth interviews, Robert Orrange captures the hopes, dreams, anxieties, and fears that these professional-school students have about their own personal futures. By placing the study in the context of major late 20th century social transformations, Orrange illuminates the complexity and uncertainty of the life planning process in today's risk society. These future professionals expect to achieve solid success in their careers, but are wary of the demands and uncertainties associated with the big-time. However, the men and women also seem to hold asymmetrical views about equality in marriage, and some of the women envision that they may end up relying upon friends as a family support system. In spite of these uncertainties, most of these future lawyers and business professionals hope to derive satisfaction and meaning through their families, and they anticipate integrating leisure time with spouses and children as opposed to colleagues and clients. Their privatized images of the good life define a life politics that seemingly eschews commitments to the larger societal community-a stance that may prove unsustainable in light of the growing economic risks confronting the middle class today. In the end, Orrange argues that the professional middle class may have to emerge from their private havens and champion the cause of a good society for all if they are to preserve their own cherished way of life. Explores the life plans of advanced law and MBA students for work, family, and leisure. This study contextualizes four ongoing social transformations, which include the individualism, the gender revolution, the rise of dual-career couples, and growing employment uncertainty. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780742547919
Stock Image
Work, Family, and Leisure: Uncertainty in a Risk Society
Published by
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007
ISBN 10: 0742547914
ISBN 13: 9780742547919
New
Softcover
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9780742547919
Stock Image
Work, Family, and Leisure
Published by
Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, 2007
ISBN 10: 0742547914
ISBN 13: 9780742547919
New
PAP
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9780742547919
Stock Image
Work, Family, and Leisure
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9780742547919
Buy New
£ 46.16
£ 4.16 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Work, Family, and Leisure : Uncertainty in a Risk Society
Published by
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007
ISBN 10: 0742547914
ISBN 13: 9780742547919
Used
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 5081910
Stock Image
Work, Family, and Leisure: Uncertainty in a Risk Society
Published by
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007
ISBN 10: 0742547914
ISBN 13: 9780742547919
New
Softcover
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780742547919_new
Buy New
£ 45.68
£ 11.98 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Work, Family, and Leisure : Uncertainty in a Risk Society
Published by
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007
ISBN 10: 0742547914
ISBN 13: 9780742547919
New
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 5081910-n
Buy New
£ 45.67
£ 15 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Work, Family, and Leisure: Uncertainty in a Risk Society
Published by
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007
ISBN 10: 0742547914
ISBN 13: 9780742547919
New
Softcover
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Explores the life plans of advanced law and MBA students for work, family, and leisure. This study contextualizes four ongoing social transformations, which include the individualism, the gender revolution, the rise of dual-career couples, and growing employment uncertainty. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 417. . 2007. paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780742547919
Seller Image
Work, Family, and Leisure : Uncertainty in a Risk Society
Published by
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007
ISBN 10: 0742547914
ISBN 13: 9780742547919
Used
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 5081910
Buy Used
£ 53.90
£ 15 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available