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Kevin Doogan - New Capitalism? - 9780745633244 - V9780745633244
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New Capitalism?

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Description for New Capitalism? Hardback. In this stimulating and highly original work, Kevin Doogan looks at contemporary social transformation through the lens of the labour market. Major themes of the day -- globalization, technological change and the new economy, the pension and demographic timebombs, flexibility and traditional employment -- are all subject to critical scrutiny. Num Pages: 250 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF; KCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 496.
In this stimulating and highly original work, Kevin Doogan looks at contemporary social transformation through the lens of the labour market. Major themes of the day — globalization, technological change and the new economy, the pension and demographic timebombs, flexibility and traditional employment — are all subject to critical scrutiny.

We are often told that a new global economy has emerged which has transformed our lives. It is argued that the pace of technological change, the mobility of multinational capital and the privatization of the welfare state have combined to create a more precarious world. Companies are outsourcing, jobs are ... Read more

Kevin Doogan takes issue with these widely-accepted ideas and subjects the transformation of work to detailed examination through a comprehensive analysis of developments in Europe and North America. He argues that precariousness is not a natural consequence of this fast-changing world; rather, current insecurities are manufactured, emanating from neoliberal policy and the greater exposure of the economy to market forces.

New Capitalism? The Transformation of Work is sure to stimulate academic debate. Kevin Doogan's account will appeal not just to scholars, but also to upper-level students across the social sciences, including the sociology of work, industrial relations, globalization, economics, social policy and business studies.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745633244
SKU
V9780745633244
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Kevin Doogan
Kevin Doogan is Jean Monnet Professor of European Policy Studies at the University of Bristol.

Reviews for New Capitalism?
"Highly recommended - particularly significant with regard to the current crisis of the financial markets." Journal of Contemporary European Studies "A really valuable book which will remind everyone that our side still has power - if we use it." International Socialism "A well structured and attractively written text that represents a fine contribution to ... Read more

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