Work in the New Economy: Flexible Labor Markets in Silicon Valley

Work in the New Economy: Flexible Labor Markets in Silicon Valley
ISBN-10
0470695412
ISBN-13
9780470695418
Category
Social Science
Pages
312
Language
English
Published
2008-04-30
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Chris Benner

Description

This book contributes to our understanding of the transformation of work in the information economy, through a detailed examination of labor markets in Silicon Valley. It provides an original and insightful analysis of flexible labor including growing volatility in work demands and increasingly tenuous employment relations. Contributes to our understanding of the transformation of work in the information economy, through a detailed examination of labor markets in Silicon Valley. Provides an original and insightful analysis of flexible labor including growing volatility in work demands and increasingly tenuous employment relations. Examines the increasingly important role of labor market intermediaries. Shows that some workers clearly thrive in this vibrant context, but many face high levels of insecurity admist growing inquality.

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