Private Government. Book Summary

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Elizabeth Anderson

What’s inside

Elizabeth Anderson argues that many workplaces are coercive and hierarchical, resembling dictatorships more than democracies.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the power dynamics in workplaces
  • Recognizing the limits of employee autonomy
  • Learning about the historical development of labor relations
  • Considering the potential for democratic reforms in employment

Key Points

  • Workplace as a Private Government
  • The Illusion of Workplace Freedom
  • Historical Context of Labor Relations
  • Criticizing the Employment Contract
  • Democracy versus Dictatorship in the Workplace
  • The Role of Unions and Regulations
  • Strategies for Workplace Reform

Who’s it For

  • Scholars in political theory
  • Labor rights activists
  • Human resources professionals
  • Social scientists
  • General readers interested in workplace dynamics

About the author

Elizabeth Anderson is a prominent philosopher known for her work on democratic theory and social philosophy.