How is globalization impacting on employment relations? Which are the most appropriate theories for explaining such impacts? What is the context for human resource management in other countries? What can we learn from the experiences of other countries? Which are the major issues in employment relations in the world's leading economies? Each country is analyzed according to a similar format, with an examination of the environment of employment relations-economic, historical, legal, social and political-and the major `players'; employers, unions and governments. ÍNDICE:International and Comparative Employment Relations in the Context of Globalization:An Introduction. Employment Relations in Britain. Employment Relations in the United States of America. Employment Relations in Canada. Employment Relations in Australia. Employment Relations in Italy. Employment Relations in France. Employment Relations in Germany. Employment Relations in Sweden. Employment Relations in Japan.Employment Relations in Korea