{"title":"Aaron Benanav","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eAaron Benanav\u003c\/em\u003e, an insightful author whose writings delve into the intricacies of modern labour markets and economic transformations. With a sharp focus on the intersection of technology and work, Benanav offers readers a thought-provoking analysis of contemporary economic conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most notable contributions is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAutomation and the Future of Work\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this illuminating book, Benanav challenges the pervasive narratives about technological unemployment and automation, providing a nuanced perspective on how economic downturns and stagnation influence global employment trends. His work is an essential read for those interested in understanding the current and future landscapes of work and economic conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection falls under the categories of \u003cstrong\u003eEducation\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an invaluable resource for students, educators, and anyone keen on grasping the complexities of today's economic environment. Engaging with Benanav’s writing not only offers a comprehensive understanding of labour market dynamics but also sparks critical discussions around the possible futures of work in an era increasingly dominated by technology.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"automation-and-the-future-of-work-by-aaron-benanav-9781839761294","title":"Automation and the Future of Work","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicon 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAutomation and the Future of Work\u003c\/em\u003e, 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn response to calls for a universal basic income which would maintain a growing army of redundant workers, he offers a counter-proposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076128456940,"sku":"9781839761294","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/511973482843.jpg?v=1765191855"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/aaron-benanav.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}