Automation and the Future of Work

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SKU: 9781839761294
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By Aaron Benanav

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Automation and the Future of Work by Aaron Benanav explores the social and economic impacts of rising automation technology on employment. The book examines whether technology-driven unemployment is the primary cause of job losses and delves into the global economic conditions influencing work and productivity. It offers insights into the necessity of creating new opportunities and social policies in facing the challenges of an automated future.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in understanding the impact of automation on global employment and economic inequality. The author dives into the complex relationship between technological advancements and job markets, exploring how automation may reshape the future of work and society. Perfect for those curious about economic policy and the social implications of technological change.

Automation and the Future of Work

Consensus-shattering account of automation technologies and labour-market malfunctions.

Consensus-shattering account of automation technologies and labour-market malfunctions.

Description

Silicon Valley titans, politicians, techno-futurists and social critics have united in arguing that we are living through an era of rapid technological automation, heralding the end of work as such. But does the much-discussed ‘rise of the robots’ really explain the looming jobs crisis?

In Automation and the Future of Work, Aaron Benanav uncovers the deeper-lying stresses on 21st century capitalism, before salvaging from automation discourse its utopian content: the positive vision of a world without work. What social movements, he asks, are required to propel us into post-scarcity?

In response to calls for a universal basic income which would maintain a growing army of redundant workers, he offers a counter-proposal.

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Aaron Benanav's book challenges prevailing beliefs about automation by arguing that it is not the primary cause of job loss. Instead, it critiques capitalism's inability to ensure job creation or income distribution. Reviewers praise the book for offering an insightful analysis of the current labour crisis and envisioning a future beyond scarcity. It combines quantitative analysis with a call for new collective capacities, highlighting the potential for a non-capitalist future through deliberate economic planning.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839761294

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Aaron Benanav is a post-doctoral researcher at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin.