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Explore the vital insights of the gig economy with this comprehensive overview. Perfect for students, scholars, and avid readers curious about the transformative impact of gig jobs, this book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2019, dives deep into the highs and lows of the gig economy. With 160 pages of research and real stories from gig workers, authors Jamie Woodcock and Mark Graham unravel the evolution of gig work, showcasing how it connects millions of workers, from taxi drivers to food delivery personnel. While the gig economy facilitates innovative services and creates job opportunities, it also burdens workers with significant risks. This timely exploration outlines four key strategies to foster a fairer platform economy, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the future of work. Gain critical knowledge on how the gig economy is reshaping our lives and the marketplace. Order now to understand the shifts that define our modern digital economy.
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: 9781509536368
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160
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: 9781509536368
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160
Description:
All of a sudden, everybody™s 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 it™s 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 Graham™s critical introduction will be essential reading for students, scholars and general readers interested in the massive shifts that characterize our modern digital economy.
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: 9781509536368
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160
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: 9781509536368
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160
Description:
All of a sudden, everybody™s 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 it™s 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 Graham™s critical introduction will be essential reading for students, scholars and general readers interested in the massive shifts that characterize our modern digital economy.