Reprints the 1974 classic that became the standard text for such areas of sociology as the science of managerial control, the relationship of technological innovation to social class, and the eradication of skill from work under capitalism. Having worked at a number of crafts in the metal industry, Braverman (1920-76) turned to journalism and spent his last decade as the director of Monthly Review Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)