We're All Entitled: The Literary and Cultural Significance of the "Dictionary of Occupational Titles.".

Isaacson, David

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Publication Date: 1987

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We're All Entitled: The Literary and Cultural Significance of the "Dictionary of Occupational Titles."

Isaacson, David

RQ, v27 n2 p226-32 Win 1987

This analysis of the U.S. Department of Labor's "Dictionary of Occupational Titles" as a literary and cultural document, looks at its (1) history; (2) job classification scheme; (3) egalitarianism; (4) cultural and literary value; and (5) humor. Five references are listed. (MES)

Descriptors: Classification, Government Publications, Humor, Literary Criticism, Occupational Information, Reference Materials

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Book/Product Reviews; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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