Interrogating the New Economy: Restructuring Work in the 21st Century - Softcover

Norene Pupo; Mark P. Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1442600551 ISBN 13: 9781442600553

Publisher: University of Toronto Press, 2009

Synopsis

This collection of original essays investigates the social, political, and economic transformations associated with the emergence of the so-called new economy, and their impact on the organization of work within Canada. Essays in the book discuss the ways in which new management strategies, new communication technologies, and efforts to revitalize the labour movement have transformed the Canadian workplace. Focusing on changes in work organization, individuals' expectations regarding work, and the institutional support provided for workers and their families, the text constructs a critical analysis of the "new economy" in order to identify both the potential for quality work experiences and the ways in which the organization of work remains a profound social problem.

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About the Authors

Norene J. Pupo is Director of the Centre for Research on Work and Society (CRWS) at York University. She is the author of many books on the sociology of work, including The Part-Time Paradox (McClelland & Stewart, 1992) and Few Choices: Women, Work and Family (Garamond, 1989).

Mark P. Thomas is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at York University.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1442600551
• ISBN 13: 9781442600553
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304