The Other Car Workers: Work, Organisation and Technology in the Maritime Car Carrier Industry

Kahveci, E.; Nichols, T.

The maritime car carrier industry has been entirely neglected by social scientists. This book examines globalization changes in cost structure and dynamics; in ownership, freight, labour and other markets; in technological innovation and ship design; and in relation to car manufacturers, ship management companies and crewing agents.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2006-07-12

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403941916

DOI: 10.1057/9780230209381

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 211