<i>'. . . contains some excellent articles . . . it is very well edited and covers in a coherent way the theme of globalization / de-regulation . . . the anthology is a pleasure to read because it deals with some profound issues of labour market regulation.'</i>
The authors analyse the trade union critique, labour market segmentation and the erosion of regulatory practices and standards which give labour some degree of protection. This innovative book combines theoretical analysis with empirical detail and focuses on various sectors of industry such as mining, home appliances, logistic services and the media as well as the main regional blocks of the global economy - Europe, Australia-Asia and America.