Time Autonomy and Work in France, Germany, and China: Historical Insights and Emerging Trends

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Jens Thoemmes

Time Autonomy and Work in France, Germany, and China

Historical Insights and Emerging Trends

Jens Thoemmes

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Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
15 September 2024

Sociology; Economics; Trade unions; Industrial arbitration & negotiation

Drawing on case studies from France, Germany, and China, this book argues that the dynamic interactions between time and autonomy have fundamentally reshaped the evolution of work. Jens Thoemmes details how time autonomy transitioned from early efforts to reduce working hours to today’s complex debates about managing work time. Initially focused on reclaiming time from employers during the nineteenth century, time autonomy has broadened to encompass how work integrates into overall social time. Beginning in the late 1960s, new tools like flexitime, time-savings accounts, and telecommuting began aligning employee aspirations with production demands, marking a shift towards more flexible work arrangements. Placing work environments from France, Germany, and China in comparative perspective, this book explores the way time autonomy varies in different workplaces and socioeconomic contexts as well as the conditions, opportunities, and risks involved.

By: Jens Thoemmes
Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 426g
ISBN: 9781666969085
ISBN 10: 1666969087
Pages: 164
Publication Date: 15 September 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: What Time Autonomy Entails Chapter 2: A New Approach From the 1960s: Flexitime Chapter 3: An Emblematic System in France and Germany: The Time Savings Account Chapter 4: Time Autonomy in China’s Industries Chapter 5: Teleworking since the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Way Forward?

Jens Thoemmes is research professor at CNRS, attached to the Centre d’Études et de Recherches Travail, Organisation, Pouvoir (CERTOP).