In nineteenth-century Australia a 'career' in banking depended on one's technical ability, including a way with figures, good penmanship and attention to detail. However social and cultural factors were also considered equally important. To ensure the recruitment and promotion of trustworthy,...

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of illustrations; List of contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction; PART I: Identifying the Changing Contours of Work; Introduction; References; 1. A dynamic work systems approach for analysing employment...