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THE QUANTIFIED SELF IN PRECARITY
WORK, TECHNOLOGY AND WHAT COUNTS |
| By: |
Phoebe V. Moore |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
| List price:
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£34.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1317201612 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781317201618 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
13 October, 2017 |
| Series: |
Routledge Advances in Sociology |
| Pages: |
264 |
| Synopsis: |
Humans are accustomed to being tool bearers, but what happens when machines become tool bearers, calculating human labour via the use of big data and people analytics by managements?The Quantified Self in Precarity highlights how, whether it be in insecure `gig' work or office work, such digitalisation is not an inevitable process - nor is it one that necessarily improves working conditions. Indeed, through unique research and empirical data, Moore demonstrates how workplace quantification leads to high turnover rates, workplace rationalisation and worker stress and anxiety, with these issues linked to increased rates of subjective and objective precarity.Scientific management asked us to be efficient. Now, we are asked to be agile. But what will this mean for the everyday lives we lead? Bringing a fresh perspective on how technology and the use of technology for management and self-management changes the `quantified', precarious workplace today, The Quantified Self in Precarity will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in fields such as Science and Technology, Organisation Management, Sociology and Politics. |
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7 Halftones, black and white; 1 Tables, black and white |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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