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