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Routledge - Front-Line Workers in the Global Service Economy

Name: Routledge - Front-Line Workers in the Global Service Economy
Brand: Routledge
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Anthropology & Sociology

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Step behind the storefronts of the world's most famous shopping districts. While the windows of multinational chain stores in cities like New York, San Francisco, Milan, London, and Paris may look identical, the reality for the people working inside them is vastly different. This book explores the lived experiences of workers within the fast fashion industry and the global service economy. By listening to the stories of employees, the text reveals the specific economic pressures faced by service workers across different continents. From a worker in New York struggling with unpredictable weekly hours to a mother in Milan facing contract uncertainty, these narratives highlight the human side of global commerce. This work provides a deep look into how the service economy impacts individual lives and job security. It is an essential read for those interested in the social sciences, anthropology, and the realities of modern labor in a globalized world.

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Explores the diverse experiences of service workers in major global cities including New York, London, and Paris.

Provides a comparative look at labor realities in different countries such as the United States and Italy.

Examines the human impact of the fast fashion industry and the global service economy.

Focuses on real-world stories regarding job security, contract renewals, and income stability.

Offers sociological insights into the lives of employees working for multinational chain stores.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1032005580
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 18 June 2021
Listed Since: 16 December 2020

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