Creating and Transforming Households: The Constraints of the World-Economy Smith, Joan; Wallerstein, Immanuel; del Carmen Baerga, Maria; Beittel, Mark; Friedman Kasaba, Kathie; McGuire, Randall H.; Martin, William G.; Stanley, Kathleen; Thompson, Lanny and Woodsong, Cynthia

Smith, Joan; Wallerstein, Immanuel

ISBN 10: 0521415527 / ISBN 13: 9780521415521

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1992

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Creating and Transforming Households: The Constraints of the World-Economy | J. Smith, I. Wallerstein | Cambridge university press, 1992. In-8° cartonné, 310p. Couverture propre. Dos solide. Intérieur frais sans soulignage ou annotation. Exemplaire de bibliothèque : petit code barre en pied de 1re de couv., cotation au dos, rares et discrets petits tampons à l'intérieur de l'ouvrage. Très bon état général pour cet ouvrage. [NM49].

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• Title: Creating and Transforming Households: The Constraints of the World-Economy Smith, Joan; Wallerstein, Immanuel; del Carmen Baerga, Maria; Beittel, Mark; Friedman Kasaba, Kathie; McGuire, Randall H.; Martin, William G.; Stanley, Kathleen; Thompson, Lanny and Woodsong, Cynthia
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521415527
• ISBN 13: 9780521415521
• Binding: Hardcover Aug 27, 1992
• Condition: Used: Very Good

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Synopsis

This book examines the intimate link between the micro-structures of households and the structures of the world-economy at a global level. It seeks to explain differences in wage levels for work of comparable productivity by examining the different structures of households as "income-pooling units." The authors argue that the boundaries and sources of income of households are molded by the changing patterns of the world-economy, but are also modes of defense against its pressures. Empirical data is drawn from eight local regions in three different zones: the United States, Mexico and southern Africa.

Book Description

The structures of households are examined as "income-pooling units" to explain differences in wage levels for work of comparable productivity and reveal the intimate link between the micro-structures of households and the structures of the world-economy at a global level.