Overtime: Why We Need A Shorter Working Week

Overtime is a book about the politics of time and the demand for shorter working hours. It examines the idea of reducing the time we spend laboring for others and offers an analysis rooted in the radical traditions from which the idea first emerged.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Publisher: Verso Books

Overtime delves into the intricate realm of time politics, focusing on the substantial amount of time we dedicate to labor within the framework of capitalist society. It posits that reviving the longstanding call for reduced working hours should hold a pivotal position in any progressive trajectory for the years to come. This comprehensive book explores the concept of a shorter working week, its historical background, and its profound political implications. Will Stronge and Kyle Lewis undertake a rigorous examination of the idea of reducing the time we all spend working for others, both from a theoretical and political standpoint. Their analysis is firmly rooted in the radical traditions that gave rise to this concept, providing a rich and insightful perspective. Throughout the text, readers are introduced to key theorists of work and working time, alongside relevant research on our contemporary crisis of work, which serves as the backdrop for the authors' proposal of a shorter working week. This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the potential benefits and challenges associated with a reduced work schedule, shedding light on the ways in which it can contribute to a more equitable and sustainable society.

Weight: 136g
Dimension: 177 x 117 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788738682