• ISBN13: 9781137353689
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Economics
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publisher Imprint: Palgr Mac
• Publication Date: February 15, 2015
• Pages: 288
• Original Price: 59.99 GBP
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 431 grams

About the Book Comparative Employment Relations explores the interconnectedness of contemporary European economies by examining employment relations in three key European countries: France, Germany and Britain. It offers an in-depth comparative analysis of the issues that stand at the heart of employment relations: pay and working conditions and how these are determined, power relations between capital and labour, how employment should be regulated, and what role the state plays. <p/>Key benefits: <br>- Written in an engaging and accessible style<br>- Offers a unique systematic comparison between the three countries<br>- Handles complex theoretical concepts in a straightforward and innovative way. <p/>This book fills the gap between single country studies of employment relations and more broad-brush multi-country approaches, making it ideal for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying employment and industrial relations.