The Labor Divide

Vaknin, Samuel, 1961-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 187 words
Chapters: 1

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Labor Divide by Samuel VakninAuthor: Vaknin, Samuel, 1961-,Language: English, Class: HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production, Release Date: Jun 1, 2004

Editor's review

The Labor Divide is an English-language treatise by Samuel Vaknin on the relationship between the division of labor and socioeconomic structure, situated at the intersection of economics and social history. The book centers on how the division of labor shapes the organization of production, social stratification and the circumstances of workers; it is concise and direct in argument, and serves as an introductory read on the topic. As a free Project Gutenberg ebook, it is easy to access and consult at any time. Readers should note how the author links abstract theories of division to concrete social conditions, and should be mindful of the argument's premises and period limitations. The issues discussed remain relevant to understanding contemporary employment structures and occupational differentiation, but should be checked against more recent empirical research. It suits students of economics and sociology as supplementary reading, and also general readers interested in labor issues who want to build a basic understanding quickly.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Economics or sociology students who need English reading material on the division of labor
General readers interested in the division of labor and social stratification who want a quick introduction
Readers used to public-domain English e-books who prefer short treatises
Advanced English learners who need original English materials to practice academic reading

Not a good fit for

Beginners seeking systematic textbook-style exposition and a complete theoretical framework
Readers who read only Chinese and are unused to English-language argument
Researchers expecting extensive empirical data and contemporary case studies

Reading tips

First read the table of contents and introduction to grasp the author's core definition of the division of labor and the line of argument.
Note the author's key claims and argumentative premises while reading, so you can review the logic afterward.
Read alongside a contemporary work on labor economics or the social division of labor to identify differences of era.
Use the e-book search function to locate passages on the division of labor and production organization, and read thematically.

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FAQ

Is this book a novel or an academic treatise?

According to the available information, the book is classified under social science, economic history, and production; the author is Samuel Vaknin. It is a treatise discussing the division of labor, not fiction. Before reading, skim the opening chapters to confirm its style and structure.

What economics background is needed to understand it?

The argument is fairly direct; basic social science literacy is enough to begin. Familiarity with basic concepts such as the division of labor and production organization will help. Readers without background can read relevant introductory entries before starting the main text.

How should this electronic edition be read?

As a public-domain e-book, it can be read on an e-reader or tablet, which makes searching and annotation easy. Use table-of-contents jumps and keyword search to read section by section by theme, avoiding the comprehension burden of reading it all at once.

Can the book's views be taken directly as settled conclusions?

They should not be taken as settled conclusions. The argument has its writing context and theoretical premises, and some judgments may need testing against later research. Readers should read critically and compare the author's views with contemporary empirical material.

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About the author

Vaknin, Samuel, 1961- Author

Samuel Vaknin (1961– ) has limited publicly available information about his life and education; his identifiable profile rests mainly on a substantial body of writing across several fields. Twenty-eight of his works are held in the collection, spanning a wide range of subjects: from Russian Roulette: Russia's Economy in Putin's Era, an observation of the transitional economy, to Narcissistic and Psychopathic Leaders, Terrorists and Freedom Fighters, and Crime and Corruption, which analyze political psychology and public issues, as well as Essays on God and Freud and encyclopedic works on philosophy and economics. His writing is marked by clear theses and careful conceptual exposition, and he habitually brings psychological concepts to bear on power and institutions, giving his arguments a strongly critical and diagnostic tone. His work will appeal to readers interested in political psychology, corruption, and post-Soviet transition.