Beyond the Wage: Ordinary Work in Diverse Economies

The idea of wage employment as the global norm is challenged in this edited collection, which compares lived experiences of 'ordinary work' across boundaries. It offers new possibilities for how work, identity, and security can be woven together differently, making it a valuable resource for academics, students, and readers interested in alternative and emerging forms of work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2021
Publisher: Bristol University Press

The recent transformations in the structure of work and production have played a significant role in the decline of wage employment across numerous regions worldwide. Nevertheless, the notion of the wage remains deeply ingrained in the political consciousness of governments, scholars, and activists, largely due to its historical association with the experiences of industrial workers in the global North. This edited collection aims to rekindle discussions on the future of work by questioning the prevailing notion of wage employment as the global norm. Drawing theoretical insights from the global South, the authors explore the lived experiences of 'ordinary work' across seemingly insurmountable conceptual and geographical boundaries. From the brick kilns of Cambodia to the cooperatives of Catalonia, their contributions offer fresh perspectives on how work, identity, and security can be intertwined in distinct ways. This volume serves as a valuable resource for academics, students, and enthusiasts interested in exploring alternative and emerging forms of work across the globe.

Weight: 624g
Dimension: 177 x 240 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529208931