Fevre, Ralph, 1955-

Individualism and inequality : the future of work and politics / Future of work and politics Ralph Fevre, professor of social research, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, UK. - ix, 310 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Neoliberalism takes over -- Anti-slavery and the secret of human rights -- Adam Smith and American individualism -- Inequality, welfare and the cultivation of character -- American ideology: millennium and utopia -- Classes and evolution -- Sowing the seeds of neoliberalism -- Education, individualism and inequality -- An introduction to people management -- From 'stupid' to 'self-actualizing' workers -- The neoliberal settlement - The apotheosis of individualism at work -- The hidden injuries of cognitive individualism -- Insecurity, intensification and subordination -- The future of work and politics.

"In the neoliberal world, rising individualism has frequently been linked to rising inequality. Drawing on social theory, philosophy, history, institutional research and a wealth of contemporary empirical data, this innovative book analyses the tangled relationship between individualism and inequality and explores the possibilities of rediscovering individualism’s revolutionary potential."--Publisher's website.

1784716502 9781784716509

2016935794


Individualism.
Equality.

HM1276 / .F48 2016

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