Technologies of Labour and the Politics of Contradiction (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

This book is situated in the nexus between technology, labour and politics. It focuses on contradictions as heuristic devices that uncover struggles, frictions and ambiguities of digitalization in work and labour environments. Topics include contradictions in automation, internet platforms, digital practices, creative industries, communication industries, human interaction, democratic participation and regulation. Three cross-cutting themes can be identified within the diverse chapters represented in the book. First, many authors argue that labour and economic valorisation occur outside of the traditional concept of working space and time. Second, digital technology is not fixed under capital. It is malleable and mouldable. Third, many political tensions are occurring without organized awareness or dissent. The book will, therefore, be of interest to researchers and students in the fields of sociology of work, media studies, cultural studies, gender studies, science and technology studies and Critical Theory as well as to trade-unionists and policy makers.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Dynamics of Virtual Work
Release date:	May 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Pasko Bilic • Jaka Primorac • Bjarki Valtysson
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	296
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-76278-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Work & labour Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General
LSN:	3-319-76278-8
Barcode:	9783319762784

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