Covering important topics such as job satisfaction, workplace stress, and the changing nature of jobs and careers in the 21st century, this valuable resource explores how working affects us psychologically, for better and for worse and sometimes in imperceptible ways.

Acknowledgments -- Work in everyday life -- What : the many forms of work -- Why : the importance of work in our lives -- How : the positive and negative effects of work -- Who : psychologists' theories about work -- When : work throughout the life cycle -- Where : work around the world -- Scenarios -- Controversies and debates -- Directory of resources -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- About the authors and contributors -- Index.