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Critical Social Theory and the End of Work examines how advanced production technology may eliminate work and explores the sociological implications of this transformation. Drawing on key American and European theorists including Marx, Marcuse, Gorz, Habermas, and Negri, this Routledge book argues for the abolition of labour as a response to contemporary socio-historical changes reshaping work ethics and consumer ideology. By integrating the history of ideas with social theory, the text traces how the 'end of work' thesis has developed and matured, offering critical perspectives on technology's role in reshaping labour, production, and society. Essential reading for students and scholars of critical sociology, labour studies, and contemporary social change.

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This Routledge book engages with foundational theorists Marx, Marcuse, Gorz, Habermas, and Negri to build arguments around labour abolition.

The text combines history of ideas with contemporary social theory to analyse how the 'end of work' concept has evolved.

Critical Social Theory and the End of Work addresses how advanced production technology reshapes work ethics and consumer ideology.

This sociology text explores the sociological significance of technological advancement in eliminating traditional work structures.

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28 August 2009
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