Cooperatives and the World of Work

By: Bruno Roelants and Hyungsik Eum and Simel Esim and Sonja Novkovic and Waltteri Katajamäki

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Synopsis: As the world of work and jobs is more uncertain than ever because of various trends impacting it, including the rise of robotics and the gig economy, Cooperatives and the World of Work furthers the debate on the future of work, sustainable development, and the social and solidarity economy of which cooperatives are a fundamental component. Throughout the book, the authors, who are experts in their respective fields, do not limit themselves to praising the advantages of the cooperative model. Rather, they challenge the narrow understanding of cooperatives as a mere business model and raise debate on the more fundamental role that cooperatives play in responding to social changes and in changing society itself. The book is unique in tracing the historical connection between cooperatives and the world of work since the end of the First World War and the recent shifts and restructuring in enterprise and the workplace. It presents a redefinition of the very concept of work, focusing on organizational innovation. This book is published in recognition of 100 years of the International Labour Organization, and gathers together research from leading experts who were brought together at an event co-hosted by the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781000012071
Related ISBNs:: 9780429285936, 9780367250850, 9780367250850, 9780367250843, 9780367250843
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 08/06/19
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, CICOPA
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Earth Sciences, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Bruno Roelants
Edited by:: Hyungsik Eum
Edited by:: Simel Esim
Edited by:: Sonja Novkovic
Edited by:: Waltteri Katajamäki