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Time Autonomy and Work in France, Germany, and China

Historical Insights and Emerging Trends

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The book examines the evolution of work through the lens of time autonomy, highlighting its transformation from 19th-century efforts to reclaim time from employers to contemporary discussions on flexible work arrangements. By analyzing case studies from France, Germany, and China, it reveals how tools like flexitime and telecommuting have aligned employee needs with production demands since the late 1960s. The comparative perspective sheds light on the varying conditions, opportunities, and risks associated with time autonomy in diverse workplaces and socioeconomic contexts.

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Time Autonomy and Work in France, Germany, and China, Jens Thoemmes

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2024
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Titolo
Time Autonomy and Work in France, Germany, and China
Sottotitolo
Historical Insights and Emerging Trends
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2024
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
164
ISBN13
9781666969085
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The book examines the evolution of work through the lens of time autonomy, highlighting its transformation from 19th-century efforts to reclaim time from employers to contemporary discussions on flexible work arrangements. By analyzing case studies from France, Germany, and China, it reveals how tools like flexitime and telecommuting have aligned employee needs with production demands since the late 1960s. The comparative perspective sheds light on the varying conditions, opportunities, and risks associated with time autonomy in diverse workplaces and socioeconomic contexts.