Work under capitalism
by Tilly, Charles, Tilly, Chris
fromNew perspectives in sociology
Worries about work -- Unemployment and precarious work -- Work-life imbalance, disrespect at work and meaningless work -- The subject at work -- The technical dimension -- Dynamics of recognition -- A critical conception of work -- Justice and autonomy as norms of work -- Two mo…
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