Considers the growth of job insecurity, the prevalence of flexible or temporary work, and the emergence of precarious forms of self-employment. This title looks at the new market economies of post-communist Eastern Europe and China, where economic development may occur at the expense of workers' lives and health.
'This brilliant book breaks new ground by addressing an often overlooked subject - how work in our new economy acts as a persistent stressor with both physical and mental health ramifications. The authors examine the occupational safety and health risks associated with chronic job insecurity and precarious employment, and take important steps toward identifying positive solutions to them.' Susan Bisom-Rapp, Professor of Law, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, USA 'This book sheds light on the occupational health and safety concerns of vulnerable workers, who are often employed in high-risk sectors, reporting poor health and being more prone to occupational diseases and injuries. It covers migrant workers, a particularly relevant group as migration is likely to keep on increasing and research is needed on the links between occupational health and safety, working conditions and health of migrant workers.' Xabier Irastorza, Project Officer, Prevention and Research Unit, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, EU-OSHA
