Global transformations in employment and labour markets have led to more and more people choosing to earn a living at home. This book explores the meaning and experience of this type of employment by covering a wide range of issues including social relationships, current research methodologies, statistical analyses of global labour markets, the emotional and psychological processes of self-management, and home relations. It presents statistical analyses of labour markets in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and provides an introduction to the issues and debates surrounding homeworking. It should appeal to students across a range of disciplines, including sociology, business studies and women's studies.