Economy, Work, and Education: Critical Connections

ISBN-13: 9780415886710 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 230 str.

Catherine Casey

Opis

This title addresses effects of neoliberal capitalism in particular regard to work and education. It elaborates key aspects and problems of generalized policy models of knowledge-based economies and learning societies in contexts of liberalized firm action, accelerated competitiveness and labor market flexibility.

Spis treści

1. Critical Reflections on Economy and Society  2. A Liberal Economy of Knowledge  3. Work Now: The Forces of Production  4. A New Economy for Education  5. Labour Markets, Organizations and the Utility of Education  6. Critical Dilemmas for Work, Education and Workers  7. Citizens and Society, Work and Education

O autorze

Catherine Casey is a sociologist and Professor of Organization and Society at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. She was formerly at the School of Business and Economics at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.