KEP 302 INDUSTRIAL SOCIOLOGY

Lectures on Sociology of Labor and Sociology of Development, with particular reference on the historical approach of production systems and on recent changes concerning industry in relation with other sectors of economic and scientific activities. Analytic and synthetic approach on different levels (international, national, regional-local), concerning crisis and restructuring strategies, “flexible” production and labor organization, labor market, industrial relations, inter-firm relations, local production systems, research and technological development, innovations, know-how, industrial policy. In addition, classical and modern theories of organization and management within their historical/social framework are studied.