Individualism and inequality : the future of work and politics / Ralph Fevre, professor of social research, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, UK.
With the publication of Individualism and Inequality, Ralph Fevre establishes himself as one of today's most important figures in social theory and economic and cultural sociology. Building on his past work, his newest book skillfully brings together social theory, history, political philosophy, pub...
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| Language: | English |
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Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA :
Edward Elgar,
[2016]
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| Physical Description: | ix, 310 pages : iluustrations ; 24 cm |
| Format: | Book |
Contents:
- Neoliberalism takes over
- Anti-slavery and the secret of human rights
- Adam Smith and American individualism
- Inequality, welfare and the cultivation of character
- American ideology: millennium and utopia
- Classes and evolution
- Sowing the seeds of neoliberalism
- Education, individualism and inequality
- An introduction to people management
- From 'stupid' to 'self-actualizing' workers
- The neoliberal settlement - The apotheosis of individualism at work
- The hidden injuries of cognitive individualism
- Insecurity, intensification and subordination
- The future of work and politics.