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Labor in Developing Economies

Labor in Developing Economies

Galenson, Walter

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Fiction AnthologiesPoverty & Social Work

ISBN10: 0520319559
ISBN13: 9780520319554
Publisher: Univ Of California Pr
Published: Jan 1 1962
Pages: 310
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Labor in Developing Economies provides a comprehensive exploration of the complexities of labor markets in seven diverse nations, offering a critical lens into the intersections of trade unionism, political systems, and economic development. The countries studied--including Indonesia, Israel, Pakistan, Turkey, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile--represent a wide range of cultural, political, and economic contexts, showcasing the varied challenges and opportunities faced by labor movements in underdeveloped regions. Despite their differences, these nations share common struggles, such as transitioning agrarian workforces to industrial labor, navigating high levels of unemployment and underemployment, and grappling with government intervention in labor organization and wage determination.

The book highlights the precarious state of trade unionism in many underdeveloped nations, noting its vulnerability to political influence and economic adversity. While unions in some countries, such as Indonesia and Israel, have played pivotal roles in national development and independence, others face significant barriers, including employer resistance and government restrictions. The essays delve into the balance between fostering independent trade unions and pursuing economic growth, emphasizing the importance of collective bargaining and labor rights in promoting social stability and worker dignity. Ultimately, the volume serves as a vital resource for understanding the dynamic relationship between labor, state, and development, and offers insights into the critical choices nations must make in shaping their labor institutions.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.

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