Books Reviews

Book reviewed in this article: Labour market and social protection reforms in international perspective: Parallel or converging tracks? Labour market planning revisited Recent books: Benchmarking working Europe 2003 Fragmented futures: New challenges in working life International labour standards: Globalization, trade, and public policy Making human rights work globally Social and labour rights in a global context: International and comparative perspectives Travail et syndicalisme. Naissance et évolution d'une action sociale Work in the new economy: Flexible labor markets in Silicon Valley World report on violence and health New ILO publications: Challenges and opportunities facing public utilities Concepts and strategies for combating social exclusion: An overview Employment stability in an age of flexibility: Evidence from industrialized countries Fundamental rights at work and international labour standards ILO standards‐related activities in the area of occupational safety and health: An in‐depth study for discussion with a view to the elaboration of a plan of action for such activities Jobs and incomes in a globalizing world Labour markets in transition. Balancing flexibility and security in central and eastern Europe Report of the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations: General report and observations concerning particular countries Protection of wages: Standards and safeguards relating to the payment of labour remuneration Lists of ratifications by Convention and by country (as of December 2002 Safety and health in the non‐ferrous metals industries Sectoral social dialogue in future EU Member States: The weakest link The employment effects of mergers and acquisitions in commerce The scope of the employment relationship Time for equality at work Working out of poverty