Meaning of work in the new economy, the
Auteur :
Baldry, C. / Bain, P. / Taylor, P. / Hyman, J. / Scholarios, D. / Marks, A. / Watson, A.
Éditeur :
Palgrave USA
ISBN :
9781403934079
Date de publication :
27 mars 2007
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This book analyzes the multiple levels of meaning which people attach to work today, and the role of work in people's lives. By looking at call centres and software development, the book evaluates some of the claims made for the knowledge economy and argues that defining the work-life boundary is a constant problem for many workers