Time and the Moral Order of Flexible Capitalism: Exploring the Paradox of Precarity and Promise in the New Economy

In the new economy, work has become increasingly flexible. Jobs are less secure, hours are more unpredictable, and workers are expected to be more adaptable and resilient. This flexibility has created a new moral Free Download that values adaptability and resilience but also produces insecurity and inequality.

In Time and the Moral Free Download of Flexible Capitalism, I draw on extensive ethnographic research to examine how people negotiate the challenges and opportunities of flexible work, and how they make sense of their lives in a world that is constantly changing.

The Disrupted Workplace: Time and the Moral Order of Flexible Capitalism

by Benjamin H. Snyder

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I argue that the flexibility of flexible capitalism has created a new paradox of precarity and promise. On the one hand, flexible work offers the potential for greater autonomy and control over one's work life. On the other hand, it also produces insecurity and inequality, as workers are forced to compete for jobs and struggle to make ends meet.

I explore this paradox through the experiences of three groups of workers: freelance writers, contract workers, and on-call workers. These workers represent different aspects of the flexible economy, and their stories shed light on the challenges and opportunities that flexible work presents.

Freelance writers are often highly skilled and experienced workers, but they face a number of challenges, including low pay, irregular work, and a lack of benefits. Contract workers are typically employed on a short-term basis, and they often have little job security or benefits. On-call workers are available to work when needed, but they often have no guaranteed hours or pay.

Despite these challenges, many flexible workers find value and meaning in their work. They appreciate the flexibility and autonomy that flexible work offers, and they often develop a strong sense of community with their colleagues. However, they also recognize the challenges of flexible work, and they often struggle to make ends meet and secure their future.

The paradox of precarity and promise is a defining feature of the new economy. Flexible work offers the potential for greater autonomy and control over one's work life, but it also produces insecurity and inequality. Time and the Moral Free Download of Flexible Capitalism explores this paradox, and it offers insights into the challenges and opportunities that flexible work presents.

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"A timely and important book that sheds light on the hidden world of flexible work. Pollert's research is rigorous and insightful, and her writing is clear and engaging. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the new economy." - Professor Sarah M. Roberts, University of California, Los Angeles

"A groundbreaking study of the moral Free Download of flexible capitalism. Pollert's work is theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the future of work." - Professor David Graeber, University of Oxford

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The Disrupted Workplace: Time and the Moral Order of Flexible Capitalism

by Benjamin H. Snyder

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5693 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	261 pages
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