عنوان

Automation, capitalism and the end of the middle class /

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0429289413

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1000020347

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1000020509

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1000020665

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9780429289415

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9781000020342

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9781000020502

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9781000020663

Erroneous ISBN

0367257246

Erroneous ISBN

9780367257248

Title Proper

Automation, capitalism and the end of the middle class /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Jon-Arild Johannessen.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Abingdon, Oxon :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Routledge,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2019.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource

Series Title

Routledge focus on economics and finance

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Text of Note

In this book, the author argues that a new form of capitalism is emerging at the threshold of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He asserts that we are in the midst of a transition from democratic capitalism to feudal capitalism and highlights how robotization and innovation is leading to a social crisis for the middle classes as economic inequality is on the rise. Johannessen outlines the three elements - Balkanization, the Great Illusion, and the plutocracy - which are referred to here as feudal structures. He describes, analyzes, and discusses these elements both individually and in interaction with each other, and asks: "What structures and processes are promoting and boosting feudal capitalism?" Additionally, the book serves to generate knowledge about how the middle class will develop in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It shows the various effects of robotization on the middle class, where middle class jobs are transformed, deconstructed, and re-constructed and new part-time jobs are created for the middle class. Given the interest in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the book will appeal to students of economic sociology and political economy as well as those in innovation and knowledge management courses focusing upon the emerging innovation economy. The topic will attract policymakers, and the accessible and engaging tone will also make the book of interest to the general public.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

Taylor & Francis

Stock Number

9780429289415

Title

Automation, capitalism and the end of the middle class.

International Standard Book Number

9780367257248

Automation-- Social aspects.

Capitalism.

Economic history.

Middle class-- History.

Automation-- Social aspects.

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Economic Conditions.

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- General.

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Industries-- Computer Industry.

Capitalism.

Economic history.

Middle class.

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING-- Engineering (General)

BUS-- 000000

BUS-- 022000

BUS-- 070030

KCD

TEC-- 009000

Number

Edition

Class number

Johannessen, Jon-Arild

Date of Transaction

20200822094915.0

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Electronic name

[Book]

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