Labor

Andrew Herod (University of Georgia)

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English

Polity Press
06 October 2017

Labour economics; Human geography

Labor is the source of all wealth. Without workers, the world's natural resources cannot be transformed into finished goods and services cannot be delivered. Labor, though, is a uniquely important resource because, unlike others, it is capable of altering its own conditions of existence and of challenging how it is used.

In this book, Andrew Herod offers an original and wide-ranging analysis of labor as a multifaceted and truly global resource. Opening with a rich overview of the migration streams and demographic trends that have shaped the planetary distribution of labor, he goes on to explore how globalization and the growth of precarious work are impacting working people's lives in both ""Old Economy"" and ""New Economy"" employment sectors. He concludes by surveying some of the ways in which working people are taking action to improve their lives, including forming trade unions and other labor organizations, occupying factories in places like Argentina and Greece, and establishing anti-sweatshop campaigns.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the state of labor in today's global economy.

By: Andrew Herod (University of Georgia)
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780745663869
ISBN 10: 0745663869
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 06 October 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew Herod is Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Georgia.

Reviews for Labor

'Superbly explicated and assisted by well-chosen case studies, Andrew Herod's analysis of the uniqueness of labor as a resource is both captivating and convincing. Wonderful work!' Jon Agnone, University of Washington 'In this bold and pithy text Herod reminds us that labor is a vital resource with a mind of its own. This book is an excellent introduction to the fast-changing world of work and why it matters so much.' Jane Wills, Queen Mary, University of London 'an accessible text for undergraduates, and while clearly driven by a geographic imagination, it should be read by all labor studies students.' Economic Geography 'In his new book, geographer Andrew Herod brings the labor question back into the heart of understanding the global economic processes shaping the world we live in.' Antipode 'Herod's Labor is an excellent book. It succeeds brilliantly as an introductory text, but also presents important arguments and evidence deserving a wider readership.' Journal of Industrial Relations 'fresh and compelling' Rick Halpern, University of Toronto