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Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Gig Economy by Jamie Woodcock, Mark Graham "All of a sudden, everybodys talking about the gig economy. Drawing upon years of research, stories from gig workers, and a review of the key trends and debates, Jamie Woodcock and Mark Graham shed light on how the gig economy came to be, how it works and what its like to work in it"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description All of a sudden, everybodys talking about the gig economy. From taxi drivers to pizza deliverers to the unemployed, we are all aware of the huge changes that it is driving in our lives as workers, consumers and citizens. This is the first comprehensive overview of this highly topical subject. Drawing upon years of research, stories from gig workers, and a review of the key trends and debates, Jamie Woodcock and Mark Graham shed light on how the gig economy came to be, how it works and what its like to work in it. They show that, although it has facilitated innovative new services and created jobs for millions, it is not without cost. It allows businesses and governments to generate value while passing significant risk and responsibility onto the workers that make it possible. This is not, however, an argument for turning back the clock. Instead, the authors outline four strategies that can produce a fairer platform economy that works for everyone. Woodcock and Grahams critical introduction will be essential reading for students, scholars and general readers interested in the massive shifts that characterize our modern digital economy. Author Biography Jamie Woodcock is a Researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford Mark Graham is Professor of Internet Geography at the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Where did the gig economy come from? Chapter 2: How does the gig economy work? Chapter 3: What is it like to work in the gig economy? Chapter 4: How are workers reshaping the gig economy? Conclusion: Whats next for the gig economy? Appendix: Draft Convention on Platform Work Notes References Review "Challenging and important, giving voice to workers on the front line of our growing gig economy, this book is a must read for trade unionists, policymakers and everyone with an interest in making work better amidst rapid technological change."Frances OGrady, Trades Union Congress General Secretary "At a time when governments the world over turn away from workers, scholar-activists Woodcock and Graham offer a critical introduction to the global gig economy. They investigate innovative ways in which new forms of unions can help to tackle the Trojan Horse of gig labour."Trebor Scholz, Director, Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy at The New School "[A] vital new contribution."Economic & Political Weekly Review Text Challenging and important, giving voice to workers on the front line of our growing gig economy, this book is a must read for trade unionists, policymakers and everyone with an interest in making work better amidst rapid technological change. Frances OGrady, Trades Union Congress General Secretary At a time when governments the world over turn away from workers, scholar-activists Woodcock and Graham offer a critical introduction to the global gig economy. They investigate innovative ways in which new forms of unions can help to tackle the Trojan Horse of gig labour. Trebor Scholz, Director, Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy at The New School [A] vital new contribution. Economic & Political Weekly Review Quote Challenging and important, giving voice to workers on the front line of our growing gig economy, this book is a must read for trade unionists, policymakers and everyone with an interest in making work better amidst rapid technological change. Frances OGrady, Trades Union Congress General Secretary At a time when governments the world over turn away from workers, scholar-activists Woodcock and Graham offer a critical introduction to the global gig economy. They investigate innovative ways in which new forms of unions can help to tackle the Trojan Horse of gig labour. Trebor Scholz, Director, Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy at The New School Details ISBN1509536361 Pages 160 Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1509536361 ISBN-13 9781509536368 Format Paperback Imprint Polity Press Subtitle A Critical Introduction Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 331.25729 Short Title The Gig Economy NZ Release Date 2019-11-29 Publication Date 2019-11-29 UK Release Date 2019-11-29 Author Mark Graham Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Alternative 9781509536351 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2019-11-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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