Daniel B. Cornfield

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Daniel B. Cornfield is a leading scholar in the sociology of work, labor movements, and economic inequality. His research delves into how technological change reshapes the dynamics between workers and managers, with a focus on union revitalization, worker participation, and the impact of globalization on labor markets. His most-cited work, "Workers, Managers, and Technological Change" (1987, 21 citations), provides a foundational analysis of how technological adoption alters workplace power structures and labor-management relations. Cornfield’s broader contributions include pioneering studies on labor union strategies for membership growth, the role of race and gender in occupational segregation, and the transformation of the American labor movement. His work has influenced policy debates on worker rights and economic democracy. A former editor of the journal *Work and Occupations*, Cornfield has also been recognized for his mentorship and service to the field, including receiving the American Sociological Association’s Distinguished Career Award for the Sociology of Work. His research remains essential for understanding the evolving challenges and opportunities facing workers in a rapidly changing economy.