{"title":"R. Trebor Scholz","description":"\u003cp\u003eR. Trebor Scholz is a renowned scholar and author whose work delves deeply into the intersection of technology, society, and education. He is celebrated for his insightful analyses and critical perspectives on digital labour, social justice, and the cooperative potential of the Internet. Scholz's writings are essential for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of the digital age and its impact on the workplace and educational systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his influential publications is \u003cem\u003eOwn This!\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling examination of the gig economy and the cooperative alternatives that promise a fairer future. Scholz masterfully outlines the challenges faced by workers in this rapidly evolving sector while presenting thoughtful alternatives through the lens of platform cooperativism. His work is not only a resource for educators and students but also for entrepreneurs and policymakers seeking to navigate and influence this complex landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Scholz's collection in our Education \u0026amp; Reference category to gain a deeper understanding of the transformative effects of digital landscapes on contemporary work and education. His insightful narratives and practical solutions provide a powerful toolkit for fostering sustainable and equitable changes in society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"own-this-by-r-trebor-scholz-9781839764554","title":"Own This!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if taxi drivers were in charge of their own digital platform? At a time when there are so few concrete, near-term solutions to the power of large technology companies, the crisis in the care sector, and threats to democracy, Platform Cooperatives offer an urgent and practical solution to change how businesses are owned and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOwn This!\u003c\/em\u003e, researcher and activist Trebor Scholz provides valuable insights into this global digital uprising, powered by democratic ownership and shared decision-making. Scholz will take you to the south of India, where a digital cooperative of farmers brings their harvest directly to market; to New York City, where a worker-owned and operated alternative to Uber is transforming piece-rate gig economy precarity into good jobs with stable hourly wages; to Belgium, where artists benefit from the payroll and tax services of a platform cooperative; and to Italy, where a short-term rental platform shares half of its profits with the communities in which it operates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341003407596,"sku":"9781839764554","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/544573482843.jpg?v=1772180157"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/r-trebor-scholz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}