Occupations
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7078098 |
|---|---|
| Authors | T L Adams (0000-0002-6649-5988, Western University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Pages | 1-3 |
| Publication date | 2019-11-19 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | OTHER |
| Venue | The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781405165518.wbeoso005.pub2 |
| OpenAlex | W4239289009 |
| ISBN | 9781405165518 |
| Language | EN |
The term occupation is used to describe the work one engages in on a regular basis, usually as a means to earn a living. Characteristics of occupations vary along a number of dimensions including skill level, autonomy, pay, safety, and security. Occupations are changing over time, with shifts in the economy; recent labor market changes may alter the extent to which workers hold occupations
Autonomy · Business · Demographic economics · Economics · Labour economics · Political science · Term (time · Work (physics · Engineering · Labor Movements and Unions · Law · Occupational and Professional Licensing Regulation · Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
| Highly cited | No |
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