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Discover the compelling insights of 'Smart Machines and Service Work', a groundbreaking book that explores the impact of automation on our workforce. In this essential read for anyone interested in the future of work, Jason E. Smith critically analyzes how the rise of digital devices and machine learning technology has transformed our daily lives and the labor market. Published by Reaktion Books in 2021, this brand new edition (ISBN: 9781789143188) provides a powerful commentary on the dual nature of automation: while heralded as a pathway to progress, it simultaneously raises alarming concerns about job displacement and the widening gap of economic inequality.
As businesses increasingly embrace smart machines, workers encounter new challenges in a landscape marked by job insecurity and declining wages. Smith delves into the realities of a stagnant economy, where growth rates are sluggish and labor-intensive positions proliferate in the service sector, revealing a new era of workers' struggles amid rising automation. This enlightening narrative encourages readers to reconsider the implications of technological advancement, making it an indispensable text for students, scholars, and professionals alike.
Join the conversation on the future of labor and understand the complex interplay between automation, economic stagnation, and class conflict. This insightful book is not just about machines; it's about people, their livelihoods, and the ongoing battle for fair working conditions. Explore the future with 'Smart Machines and Service Work' today.
As businesses increasingly embrace smart machines, workers encounter new challenges in a landscape marked by job insecurity and declining wages. Smith delves into the realities of a stagnant economy, where growth rates are sluggish and labor-intensive positions proliferate in the service sector, revealing a new era of workers' struggles amid rising automation. This enlightening narrative encourages readers to reconsider the implications of technological advancement, making it an indispensable text for students, scholars, and professionals alike.
Join the conversation on the future of labor and understand the complex interplay between automation, economic stagnation, and class conflict. This insightful book is not just about machines; it's about people, their livelihoods, and the ongoing battle for fair working conditions. Explore the future with 'Smart Machines and Service Work' today.