Dunlop, Tim

Why the Future Is Workless

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ISBN 13:
9781742234823
author:
Dunlop, Tim
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of New South Wales Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
20.83 x 13.46 x 2.03 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Future Studies
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£16.48

Description

The Future of Work: A World Without Jobs as We Know It In the face of technological advancements, Tim Dunlop argues that we have choices about how to respond to the changing landscape of work. As robots and automation transform industries, the question is not whether they will take our jobs, but what we will do when they do. Dunlop's book explores the social and political ramifications of work throughout history and into the future, examining the potential benefits of a world without traditional employment. By embracing change, he suggests that we might even find ourselves better off. This timely and thought-provoking book goes beyond the hype to examine the possibilities and implications of a workless future. By thinking big now, Dunlop argues that we can avoid a dystopian world of mass unemployment and wealth held by a minority. With its unique perspective on the future of work, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the impact of technology on society.

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