Overview
This study of vocational education in advanced industrial countries contributes to two different areas of debate. The first is the study of the diversity of institutional forms taken by modern capitalism, and the difficulties currently surrounding the survival of that diversity. Rather than analysing economic institutions and governance in general, the authors specifically focus upon the key area of skill creation. The second theme is that of vocational education and training in its own right. While sharing the consensus that the advanced countries must secure competitive advantage in a global economy by developing highly-skilled work forces, the authors draw attention to certain awkward aspects of this approach that are often glossed over in general debate: 1. The employment-generating power of improvements in skill levels is limited: employment policy cannot depend fully on education policies; 2. While the acquisition of skills has become a major public need, there is increasing dependence for their provision on individual firms, with government action being restricted to residual care for the unemployed, rather than contributing at the leading edge of advanced skills policy. Covering France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, the UK, and the USA, this book provides a unique approach to education and training within the broader political and economic environment. As such, it will appeal to students, teachers, and practitioners concerned with vocational training, human resource management, industrial relations, and the sociology of the economy.
Full Product Details
Author: Colin Crouch (Professor of Sociology, European University Institute; and Fellow, Professor of Sociology, European University Institute; and Fellow, Trinity College, Oxford) ,
David Finegold (Professor, School of Business Administration, Professor, School of Business Administration, University of Southern California, Los Angeles) ,
Mari Sako (Professor of International Business, Professor of International Business, Said Business School, University of Oxford)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.414kg
ISBN: 9780199241118
ISBN 10: 0199241112
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 08 March 2001
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Author Information
Colin Crouch is Professor of Sociology, European University Institute, and Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford. David Finegold is Professor at the School of Business Administration, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Mari Sako is Professor of International Business, Said Business School, University of Oxford.
