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.