Advancing Theory in Labour Law and Industrial Relations in a Global Context

Paperback. This book addresses the question whether the phenomenon of globalization represents a challenge to existing scientific theories in the fields of labour law and industrial relations. Are these theories still able to perform their vital tasks, i.e. to grasp the meaning and impact of changes in the world of work, organization and law? How should we perceive 'globalization'?The book contains a collection or original theoretical perspectives from American, Canadian and European labour law and industrial relations scholars, crossing borders between these disciplines and reflecting on a research agenda for the future.