Dunlop, Tim
Why the Future Is Workless
- 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
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.