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The book explores contemporary models of distributive justice aimed at combating insecurity, inequality, and social fragmentation in the twenty-first century. It critiques the historical dominance of state socialism and welfare state capitalism, highlighting the rise of globalization and flexible labor markets since the 1970s that have exacerbated social issues. Advocating for a balance between income security and representation, it offers a vision that rejects paternalistic approaches, focusing instead on empowering individuals without imposing moralistic state control.
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Global Labour Flexibility, Guy Standing
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Global Labour Flexibility
- Subtitle
- Seeking Distributive Justice
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Guy Standing
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 441
- ISBN13
- 9780312225254
- Category
- Business and Economics
- Description
- The book explores contemporary models of distributive justice aimed at combating insecurity, inequality, and social fragmentation in the twenty-first century. It critiques the historical dominance of state socialism and welfare state capitalism, highlighting the rise of globalization and flexible labor markets since the 1970s that have exacerbated social issues. Advocating for a balance between income security and representation, it offers a vision that rejects paternalistic approaches, focusing instead on empowering individuals without imposing moralistic state control.