Critical social theory and the end of work

Critical Social Theory and the End of Work examines the development and sociological significance of the idea that work is being eliminated through the use of advanced production technology. Granter's engagement with the work of key American and European figures such as Marx, Marcuse, Gorz, Hab...

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Autor principal: Granter, Edward (-)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Farnham ; Burlington, Vt. : Ashgate cop. 2009
Colección:Rethinking classical sociology
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Sumario:Critical Social Theory and the End of Work examines the development and sociological significance of the idea that work is being eliminated through the use of advanced production technology. Granter's engagement with the work of key American and European figures such as Marx, Marcuse, Gorz, Habermas and Negri, focuses his arguments for the abolition of labour as a response to the current socio-historical changes affecting our work ethic and consumer ideology. By combining history of ideas with social theory, this book considers how the 'end of work' thesis has developed and has been critically implemented in the analysis of modern society. His work will appeal to scholars of sociology, history of ideas, social and cultural theory as well as those working in the fields of critical management and sociology of work.
Descripción Física:202 p. ; 24 cm
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. [185]-198) e índice
ISBN:9780754676973
9780754693970