The Prestige Squeeze: Occupational Prestige in Canada Since 1965

By John Goyder

'What do you do?' is often the first question posed when strangers meet, as occupation reveals a great deal about both social identity, social standing and 'occupational prestige'. Using a survey conducted in 2005 as his basis, John Godyer demonstrates how Canadians rate the prestige of their occupations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0773536116
• ISBN13: 9780773536111
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
• Length: 235 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"