The Meaning of Work in the New Economy (Future of Work)

by C. Baldry, P. Bain, P. Taylor, J. Hyman, D. Scholarios, A. Marks, A. Watson, Kay Gilbert, Dirk Bunzel, and Gregor Gall

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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
  • ISBN13 9781403934079
  • Publish Date 27 March 2007 (first published 1 January 2007)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
  • Edition 2007 ed.
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 277
  • Language English