Theories of immaterial labour: a critical reflection based on Marx

Proponents of the notion of a ‘knowledge economy’ argue that immaterial labour is the main productive force in contemporary society. This article takes issue with this view. It critically assesses the concepts of labour, value and class that underlying these arguments and seeks to find alternatives...

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Main Author: Henrique Amorim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pluto Journals 2014-06-01
Series:Work Organisation, Labour and Globalisation
Online Access:https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.13169/workorgalaboglob.8.1.0088