Bøger i Contemporary Employment Relations serien

Considers how workplace democracy can broaden and deepen the democratisation process in Africa. This book argues that democracy can only survive if it is participatory, that participatory democracy is a necessary condition for sustainable development, and that trade unions are ideally placed to contribute to the democratisation of the economy.

Child labour is a contentious issue throughout the developing world. Based on evidence from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, this volume aims to improve our understanding about the link between trade, growth and child labour practices, as well as management of child labour in developing countries.

With detailed research findings from seven countries: Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the UK and (for a non-European perspective) Israel, this book presents an integrated model of the effects of temporary work. It is useful for researchers, practitioners and policy makers.