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OverviewThe era of the aging worker is here. The forces driving the first decades of the 21st century -- globalization, technology, societal aging, and jarring economic instability -- have made later retirement a necessity for many, but those who choose to stay in the workforce are frustrated by a job market that fails to take advantage of their talents. As government's ability to finance retirement and health care declines, making space for older workers in the labor force has emerged as a chief challenge for the coming century. Veteran international correspondent Joseph Coleman spent three years traveling to various places in Japan, France, Sweden, and across the United States to profile this aging global workforce. From the rice paddies of Japan to the heart of the American rust-belt, Coleman takes readers inside the lives of older workers. Clear-eyed portraits of individuals illuminate the aging of the world labor force and introduce readers to the factories, offices, and fields where older workers toil and the societies in which they live. Unfinished Work explores a world in the midst of a revolution that will have far-reaching consequences for present and coming generations. Coleman maps out the problems we confront, shows us avenues forward, and illustrates the dangers of inaction. The engaging narrative reveals how accommodating our aging workforce can usher in humane policies that benefit workers across the spectrum of age. Improving conditions for older workers is critical for ensuring success and prosperity for society as a whole for years to come. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joseph Coleman (Roy W. Howard Professional-in-Residence, Roy W. Howard Professional-in-Residence, School of Journalism, Indiana University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 23.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 16.30cm Weight: 0.465kg ISBN: 9780199974450ISBN 10: 0199974454 Pages: 258 Publication Date: 05 March 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: Tsuneko Hariki and the Rich World's Coming of Age CHAPTER 2: Embracing the Silver Workforce CHAPTER 3: The Fisherwoman of Akron CHAPTER 4 Nobody Loves You (When You're Down and Out) CHAPTER 5 The Swedish Way CHAPTER 6 The Hammer Men CHAPTER 7 The Old Continent Gets Older CHAPTER 8 Proteans in Paradise EPILOGUE Galapagos: Islands of the OldReviewsUnfinished Work is a jewel of insightful reporting that illuminates the human heart of the global economy. In a sweeping narrative that takes the reader from a mountain village in Japan to unemployment lines in the U.S., Joseph Coleman shows us the dignity and desperation of older workers, doing their best to survive and lead lives of purpose and meaning in a world that is rushing to leave them behind. It's a beautiful, urgent book that raises crucial questions about our future, both as countries and as individuals. Thomas French, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives The storytelling is engrossing, the character studies wonderfully rich, the information solid, and the writing superb. Coleman has produced an enjoyable, important, highly readable report from our future. Charles Hanley, Special Correspondent at the Associated Press, winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting, and author of The Bridge at No Gun Ri Joseph Coleman presents a creative and informative approach to later life work in Unfinished Work. Using international examples, there are engaging representations of challenging employment situations and outcomes. Major theories, policies, and authorities are worked into the text in interesting ways. Profiles of real workers, company practices, and programs are relevant and impactful. Harvey L. Sterns, Ph.D. Director, Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology, The University of Akron A significant and timely contribution to the field. Joseph Coleman demonstrates great skill in guiding the reader through the complexities of the issues, from the need to re-fashion work for ageing societies that devalue age, to how older workers who are at the vanguard of modern employment practices may be treated as anachronisms, to the emergence of innovative public and employer policies against a background of a profound reconfiguration of economies which may limit their effectiveness. Informative and often inspiring, Unfinished Work is recommended as an invaluable resource for scholars, public policymakers and practitioners internationally. Philip Taylor, Professor of Human Resource Management, Federation University Australia Unfinished Work is a jewel of insightful reporting that illuminates the human heart of the global economy. In a sweeping narrative that takes the reader from a mountain village in Japan to unemployment lines in the U.S., Joseph Coleman shows us the dignity and desperation of older workers, doing their best to survive and lead lives of purpose and meaning in a world that is rushing to leave them behind. It's a beautiful, urgent book that raises crucial questions about our future, both as countries and as individuals. --Thomas French, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of ZooStory: Life in the Garden of Captives The storytelling is engrossing, the character studies wonderfully rich, the information solid, and the writing superb. Coleman has produced an enjoyable, important, highly readable report from our future. --Charles Hanley, Special Correspondent at the Associated Press, winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting, and author of The Bridge at No Gun Ri Joseph Coleman presents a creative and informative approach to later life work in Unfinished Work. Using international examples, there are engaging representations of challenging employment situations and outcomes. Major theories, policies, and authorities are worked into the text in interesting ways. Profiles of real workers, company practices, and programs are relevant and impactful. --Harvey L. Sterns, Ph.D. Director, Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology, The University of Akron A significant and timely contribution to the field. Joseph Coleman demonstrates great skill in guiding the reader through the complexities of the issues, from the need to re-fashion work for ageing societies that devalue age, to how older workers who are at the vanguard of modern employment practices may be treated as anachronisms, to the emergence of innovative public and employer policies against a background of a profound reconfiguration of economies which may limit their effectiveness. Informative and often inspiring, Unfinished Work is recommended as an invaluable resource for scholars, public policymakers and practitioners internationally. --Philip Taylor, Professor of Human Resource Management, Federation University Australia Author InformationJoseph Coleman has been a journalist for more than two decades, spending most of that time as a foreign correspondent for Associated Press, including 11 years in Japan. He's reported from more than 20 countries throughout Asia, Europe, and Latin America, covering stories ranging from the Colombian government's battle with the Medellin drug cartel to the Kobe earthquake, the Asian tsunami, and global warming. A graduate of Vassar College and Columbia University, Coleman is the Roy W. Howard Professor of Practice in the Indiana University Media School. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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