Ethos of work for different proffesions. Based on research conducted by Silesian sociologists Cover Image

Etos pracy grup zawodowych. Na podstawie badań socjologów śląskich
Ethos of work for different proffesions. Based on research conducted by Silesian sociologists

Author(s): Urszula Swadźba
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: ethos; work; professions; Silesia

Summary/Abstract: In the introduction of the article the author defines ‘Ethos’ and places it in a wide area of research. Next, factors convenient for the formation of ethos of work in Silesia as well as the first research on the subject are presented. The research on ethos of work concentrates firstly on two dominating professions, e.g. miners and glassblowers and then on other professions. The author also defines chronological periods of research and showes the evolution of the attitude towards the mining profession as well as the changes in ethos of work of other groups. In the conclusion the author states her opinion on the research that is far-conducted on ethos of work and points out the research deficiencies.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 269-285
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish