Subject and structure of sociology of labor

Subject and structure of sociology of labor offers an analysis of varying conceptions in the field of sociology of labor, draws comparisons between them, evaluates their positive and problem-ridden aspects. Basing his deliberations on theory and practices in grasping and studying social resources of labor, author formulates a definition of sociology of labor as a unity of economic consciousness and economic behavior in conditions of specific production environment. This permits the author to suggest a new version of structure for this sociological theory. Its is built on the basis of historical approach, when these or other facets of labor had been gradually comprehended evolving from homo oeconomicus or technological individual to creative, social and political laborer. If is stressed, in particular, that sociology of labor as no other theory is developing in close connection with actual requirements of production.