The Politics and Ethics of Contemporary Work: Whither Work?

Synopsis

Bringing together leading international scholars within the fields of social and political theory and philosophy, this book explores how we should understand work and its role(s) in our lives and wider society. What challenges are posed by work in our changing economy and the new economic forms that are beginning to emerge, and how can we best address these challenges? In what ways do patterns of working, as well as work technologies, shape people’s lives within and outside work, in particular their life opportunities and their social and natural environment? How might we organize—or seek to reorganize—workplaces so that the experience of work better reflects our shared ethical ideals and normative principles? This volume examines these vital questions in a comprehensive and systematic manner in order to provide much needed theoretical insight and practical guidance in reflecting on the nature, problems, and possibilities of work currently. This book will be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students and established academics in the areas of contemporary political theory and philosophy, social theory, legal philosophy, labour studies, the sociology of work, practical ethics, critical theory, and political activism.

Copyright:

2021

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

236 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780429516542

Related ISBNs:

9780367198114, 9780429243394, 9780367198060

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

07/08/21

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Keith Breen and Jean-Philippe Deranty

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Politics and Government

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Keith Breen

Edited by:

Jean-Philippe Deranty