Sociology 2145B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Pierre Bourdieu, Ulrich Beck, Telecommuting
31 Jan 2017
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Contemporary debates on work (1950s to present day) chapter 2. Outline: changes in the 20th and 21st centuries, post industrialism and globalization, rethinking industrialization, contemporary theories and trends. The rise of large corporations and joint stock companies. Shift from manufacturing and processing to service delivery and knowledge production and determination. Employment in health, education, entertainment, trade, finance, and other business sectors. Era of reduced concentration of power (not merely a function of property ownership but also access to knowledge and ability to be creative) Daniel bell (1973) the coming of post-industrial society. Knowledge and ability to think and solve problems= power in the postindustrial economy. Knowledge is difficult to hoard, so expect less social inequality and reduced conflict in the future. Richard florida (2002) the rise of the creative class. Highlights the e(cid:373)ergi(cid:374)g (cid:862)creati(cid:448)e (cid:272)lass(cid:863: layer 1: scientists, engineers, artists, educators, layer 2: lawyers and business professionals who are transforming the economy.
