Gig Economy: Workers and Media in the Age of Convergence

This edited collection explores the gig economy in the age of convergence, examining how media, technology, and labor are creating new modes of production and resistance. Contributors consider the exploitation of workers and their resistance in various national contexts, including rideshare drivers, domestic workers, sex work, and podcasting. The book aims to expose and end exploitation through critical theoretical perspectives and methodologies.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 322 pages
\n Publication date: 31 May 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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In the ever-evolving landscape of the gig economy, this edited collection delves into its critical political economic dimensions. Contributions shed light on the convergent forces of media, technology, and labor, leading to the emergence of novel modes of production and resistance. Spanning from rideshare drivers in Los Angeles to domestic workers in Delhi, and from sex work to podcasting, this comprehensive book brings together diverse research that uncovers the exploitative nature of the gig economy and the resilience of its workers.

Drawing upon critical theoretical frameworks and methodologies across various national contexts, contributors explore the intricate roles played by media, policy, culture, history, gender, race, and ethnicity in shaping the working conditions within the gig economy. They examine the complex and historical interplay between media and gig work, which is fundamental to the workings of capitalism, with the ultimate goal of exposing and eradicating exploitation.

This book holds immense appeal to students and scholars engaged in the study of technology, media, and labor across disciplines such as media and communication studies, information studies, and labor studies. It also serves as a valuable resource for activists, journalists, and policymakers seeking to understand and address the challenges and opportunities posed by the gig economy. By examining the convergent forces shaping the modern workforce, this collection contributes to our understanding of the evolving dynamics of work and labor in the digital age.

\n Weight: 496g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367686222\n \n