Platform Politics

Corporate Power, Grassroots Movements and the Sharing Economy

Luke Yates (The University of Manchester)

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English

Bristol University Press
29 November 2024

Communication studies; Media studies; Business ethics; Information technology industries; Ethical & social aspects of computing

The platform economy, powered by companies like Airbnb, Uber and Deliveroo, promised to revolutionise the way we work and live. But what are the actual benefits to our society and economy?

This book interrogates the 'sharing economy', showing how platform capitalism is not only shaped by business decisions, but is a result of struggles involving social movements, consumer politics and state interventions. It focuses in particular on the controversial tactics used by platform giants to avoid regulation.

Drawing on cutting-edge research and analysis, this book provides a critical overview of this important topic, and imagines the different possible futures of the platform economy.

By: Luke Yates (The University of Manchester)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529236156
ISBN 10: 1529236150
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 29 November 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Luke Yates is Lecturer in Sociology at The University of Manchester.

Reviews for Platform Politics: Corporate Power, Grassroots Movements and the Sharing Economy

“A must-read for anyone interested in platform capitalism and platform power, drawing on unique empirical materials to unpack the strategies of digital platform companies to (re)shape regulations.” Claire Colomb, University of Cambridge