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Explore the realities of gig economy work through the compelling narrative in 'Riding for Deliveroo'. This insightful book by Callum Cant delves into the lives of deliverers working for one of the leading food delivery platforms. Is the gig economy the epitome of individual freedom or a hideout for exploitation? Cant immerses himself in this world to expose the alarming truth about how workers are often subjugated by algorithms that prioritize profit over people.
This 2019 release from John Wiley & Sons is a profound analysis of the struggles faced by Deliveroo drivers. Unlike the common perception of gig workers, Cant uncovers a robust network of solidarity and active resistance among deliverers. Through striking revelations, the book showcases the growing wave of strikes and protests, illuminating how workers unify to reclaim their rights amidst the challenges posed by modern capitalism.
Necessary reading for anyone seeking to understand platform capitalism, 'Riding for Deliveroo' is a vivid, first-hand chronicle of contemporary class struggle. This brand-new edition (ISBN: 9781509535514) is ideal for both casual readers and those committed to labor rights. Enhance your understanding of workers' rights and the gig economy with this eye-opening exploration.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509535514
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Description:
What is life like for workers in the gig economy? Is it a paradise of flexibility and individual freedom? Or is it a world of exploitation and conflict? Callum Cant took a job with one of the most prominent platforms, Deliveroo, to find out.  His vivid account of the reality is grim. Workers are being tyrannised by algorithms and exploited for the profit of the few “ but they are not taking it lying down. Cant reveals a transnational network of encrypted chats and informal groups which have given birth to a wave of strikes and protests. Far from being atomised individuals helpless in the face of massive tech companies, workers are tearing up the rulebook and taking back control. New developments in the workplace are combining to produce an explosive subterranean class struggle “ where the stakes are high, and the risks are higher.  Riding for Deliveroo is the first portrait of a new generation of working class militants. Its mixture of compelling first-hand testimony and engaging analysis is essential for anyone wishing to understand class struggle in platform capitalism.
This 2019 release from John Wiley & Sons is a profound analysis of the struggles faced by Deliveroo drivers. Unlike the common perception of gig workers, Cant uncovers a robust network of solidarity and active resistance among deliverers. Through striking revelations, the book showcases the growing wave of strikes and protests, illuminating how workers unify to reclaim their rights amidst the challenges posed by modern capitalism.
Necessary reading for anyone seeking to understand platform capitalism, 'Riding for Deliveroo' is a vivid, first-hand chronicle of contemporary class struggle. This brand-new edition (ISBN: 9781509535514) is ideal for both casual readers and those committed to labor rights. Enhance your understanding of workers' rights and the gig economy with this eye-opening exploration.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509535514
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Description:
What is life like for workers in the gig economy? Is it a paradise of flexibility and individual freedom? Or is it a world of exploitation and conflict? Callum Cant took a job with one of the most prominent platforms, Deliveroo, to find out.  His vivid account of the reality is grim. Workers are being tyrannised by algorithms and exploited for the profit of the few “ but they are not taking it lying down. Cant reveals a transnational network of encrypted chats and informal groups which have given birth to a wave of strikes and protests. Far from being atomised individuals helpless in the face of massive tech companies, workers are tearing up the rulebook and taking back control. New developments in the workplace are combining to produce an explosive subterranean class struggle “ where the stakes are high, and the risks are higher.  Riding for Deliveroo is the first portrait of a new generation of working class militants. Its mixture of compelling first-hand testimony and engaging analysis is essential for anyone wishing to understand class struggle in platform capitalism.