Monopsony Capitalism: Power and Production in the Twilight of the Sweatshop Age

This book explores the changing composition of capital and labor's subjective agency to examine if the waning days of the sweatshop have begun. It introduces a universal logic that governs competition and reshapes the chain, analyzing workers' collective action at various production sites. By examining the most valorised parts of underdeveloped sectors, it contributes to establishing workers' rights in sectors plagued by poverty and powerlessness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This book delves into the intricate interplay between capital's evolving composition and labor's subjective agency, seeking to ascertain whether the waning days of the sweatshop have truly commenced. With a primary focus on the garment and footwear sectors, it introduces a universal logic that governs competition and reshapes the supply chain. By meticulously analyzing workers' collective actions across various production sites, the book sheds light on how this internal logic unfolds for labor, who are pushing the boundaries of the social order, stretching it until the seams reveal themselves. By examining the most prized aspects of underdeveloped sectors, one gains insight into the direction capital is heading and the methods it employs to achieve its goals. These findings make valuable contributions to ongoing endeavors to establish workers' rights in industries plagued by poverty and powerlessness, igniting both transformative change and catastrophic collapses. However, with this shift and the emergence of a strong labor movement, there remains a glimmer of hope that workers can bridge the gap and secure a more equitable future.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 150 x 221 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108731973