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

By Chris Benner

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2002
ISBN
0631232494, 9780631232490
LCC
HD5725.C2 B46 2002
Open Library ID
OL18666207M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2022990 bytes)
Edition
1st
Pages
312\312
Time added
2011-04-20 14:05:05

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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