Working in the Context of Austerity
Author | : Baines, Donna |
Publisher | : Bristol University Press |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2020-11-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781529208672 |
ISBN-13 | : 152920867X |
Rating | : 4/5 (67X Downloads) |
Download or read book Working in the Context of Austerity written by Baines, Donna and published by Bristol University Press. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Austerity was presented as the antidote to sluggish economies, but it has had far-reaching effects on jobs and employment conditions. With an international team of editors and authors from Europe, North America and Australia, this illuminating collection goes beyond a sole focus on public sector work and uniquely covers the impact of austerity on work across the private, public and voluntary spheres. Drawing on a range of perspectives, the book engages with the major debates surrounding austerity and neoliberalism, providing grounded analysis of the everyday experience of work and employment.