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Virginia E. Schein shatters the stereotype of mothers on welfare. The women she interviewed in cities, towns, and rural areas talked to her about their deep commitment to the children they are raising in poverty, about the abuse they have endured, about their eagerness for meaningful work, and about their inventiveness in stretching scarce dollars. In a policy debate increasingly dominated by shrill, punitive voices, Schein argues that the experiences...
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Drawing upon a case study of a plant closing in Wisconsin and the results of national labor force surveys showing the displacement of millions of workers each year, this book examines the consequences of the rise in economic instability. Among those consequences are a productivity slowdown, increased disparities in earnings and income, and higher average unemployment. Moore assesses the extent of job loss nationwide, its costs to the individuals directly...
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In this updated edition, economists, scholars, and researchers examine the future of the American workforce. The book contains four chapters addressing topics such as globalization, technology, education, the labor market, and the economy. Includes information on generational trends.
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Explores the ways in which American students, employers, and teachers perceive each other and what actions they take to affect the work-entry process. Includes a comparison of the situation in Germany and Japan. Suggests more effective communication between teachers, students and employers, and building upon existing informal networks.
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