'id': '9781472583116', Standing explains how globalization forced them into this way of life and argues for their reintegration into mainstream society. London: Bloomsbury. It is a weird mix of academic and popular, which is why I understand why people at both ends would find negative things to say about it. ga('send', 'event', 'UX', 'click', 'add to cart'); Do post-work liberals dream of social-democratic solutions? 'id': '9781474294188', Select the sections that are relevant to you. 'id': '9781472583109', It is very problematic sociologically, but he has used an insightful ideal type of categorisation that exposes the basic precariousness of the kinds of social roles now available to people in a post Fordist world, where continuous structural adjustment is necessary to make economies function. 'id': '9781474294164', The author did convince me that the precariat is worth distinguishing from the classical proletariat, even though his proposed new class structure isn't the clearest, containing a rung of 'proficians' who seem to be a kind of high wage precariat, consultants and the like. $('#addtocartbutton-221542').click(function() { Or nick/borrow it!” –  The increasing precariat is a rising concern that we need to make a key priority in addressing and he identifies some of the key policy areas affecting this. They seek to do business worldwide without restriction, anywhere they can profit. This was an interesting stance on categorizing the global socio-economic class of the precariat. Those at the bottom know little about the companies they work for, their colleagues, or how long a job or wage might last. This is the book's greatest value. For beginners – You’ll find this to be a good primer if you’re a learner with little or no prior experience/knowledge. *getAbstract is summarizing much more than books. The book is agnostic on how the precariat should consolidate its identity and seek its goals, on the grounds that these are steps in it becoming a 'class for itself'. There has always been insecure work. Finally,the book is largely descriptive and prescriptive, lacking significant engagement with theories of uneven development, neoliberalism, and other structural aspects of the contemporary political economy that are obviously important for understanding the causes, evolution, and consequences of flexiblization of labor markets on a worldwide scale. There is some great theory underlying Standing's work. This is the book's greatest value. This was a straightforward and informative book. The Precariat which is comprised of non-salaried, temporary and part- time workers and non-government, salaried workers in disappearing positions due to automation, or relocation offered by a global market . Joe Berry, Coalition of Contingent Academic Labor, Berkeley, CA. Over the past 10 years we have had the tea party kick start the bithers and of course leading us to the president complaining about covfefe. Labor Studies Journal, “In summary, the analysis and arguments are compelling, for The Precariat brings together and develops many current strands of thought within the (social science) literature, and builds on the materialist tradition which ultimately leads to a rejection of 'neoliberalism'. }); ", "Professor Guy Standing, Department of Development Studies", http://www.basicincome.org/bien/aboutbien.html, "SES Publications - Socio-economic security", "Youthful members of the full-time precariat", "Basic income paid to the poor can transform lives", "Who will be a voice for the emerging precariat? What we say here about books applies to all formats we cover. I don't know how much I buy the argument that it is a new class, which Standing wants us to believe, but his book is insightful in how the precariat might constitute a new working class. His analysis of the impact of precarity, along with the diversity of examples from around the world, makes this the primary book on the topic to date.” –  Joe Berry, Coalition of Contingent Academic Labor, Berkeley, CA, You know the saying: There's no time like the present...unless you're looking for a distraction from the current moment. Generally good. ga('ec:addProduct', { They include migrant workers, but also locals. The Precariat: The New Dangerous Class (2011) and A Precariat Charter: From Denizens to Citizens (2014).[9]. A great read for this era indeed. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2016. 'id': '9780755600656', 'name': 'The Precariat' Of course, untrammeled capitalism is great for a CEO's bottom line and shareholder value but is a nightmare for most workers being driven into the precariat in the name of neoliberalism's desire for flexible labor markets. However, because the book targets a lay, rather than academic, audience, many sweeping claims are made without substantiating empirical evidence. }); }); This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com.This book presents the Precariat – an emerging class, comprising the rapidly growing number of people facing lives of insecurity, moving in and out of jobs that give little meaning to their lives.Guy Standing argues that this class is producing instabilities in society. Scientific – You’ll get facts and figures grounded in scientific research. Because they live precariously, they are called the “precariat.” They are “denizens,” not citizens. Insecurity will continue to grow. A decent book that provides a good overview of elements that define the precariat. Concrete Examples – You’ll get practical advice illustrated with examples of real-world applications or anecdotes. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. In some places, Standing goes so far as to Orientalize certain populations and countries (e.g., "paternal family structures" in Japan, or the threat to European labor posed by cheap, exploited labor in China and India). }); Sarath Davala, 'id': '9781472583123', $('#addtocartbutton-67204').click(function() { This is another yes, yes, fuck yes book. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our, Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, Eileen Applebaum, Center for Economic and Policy Research, Washington DC, USA, Richard Hyman, London School of Economics, UK, Work Organisation, Labour and Globalisation, Renana Jhabvala, Self-Employed Women's Association of India. 'name': 'Basic Income' [18], Why the precariat requires a basic income (Prof. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. On the left we had occupy and eventually lead to Bernie. Guy Standing has tried to classify the extraordinary social changes generated by our failure to control global capitalism and has created a sociological thesis that describes the emergence of an enormous new social class that stretches from almost the bottom tier of society to very near the top. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. This was an interesting stance on categorizing the global socio-economic class of the precariat. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Eye opening – You’ll be offered highly surprising insights. At getAbstract, we summarize books* that help people understand the world and make it better. Guy standing shows how Neo-Liberal policies have helped to create a new class of global workers that does not fit into the traditional class category of "proletariat". 'id': '9780755600632', }); $('#addtocartbutton-220796').click(function() { This is the first of a three-part series exploring the effects of global capitalism on modern workers by Guy Standing, author of The Precariat. The Precariat: The New Dangerous Class - Kindle edition by Standing, Guy. This was a hard book to rate, as I had very mixed feelings towards it. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our, Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, Richard Hyman, London School of Economics, UK, Eileen Applebaum, Center for Economic and Policy Research, Washington DC, USA, Renana Jhabvala, Self-Employed Women's Association of India, Work Organisation, Labour and Globalisation. ga('send', 'event', 'UX', 'click', 'add to cart'); The Precariat The New Dangerous Class Guy Standing BLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC Prelims.indb iii 4/11/11 9:57 AM

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