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How The University Works: Higher Education And The Lowwage Nation (Cultural Front)
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Uncovers The Labor Exploitation Occurring In Universities Across The Countryas Much As We Think We Know About The Modern University, Very Little Has Been Said About What It'S Like To Work There. Instead Of The Highwage, Highprofit World Of Knowledge Work, Most Campus Employeesincluding The Vast Majority Of Facultyreally Work In The Lowwage, Lowprofit Sphere Of The Service Economy. Tenuretrack Positions Are At An Alltime Low, With Adjuncts And Graduate Students Teaching The Majority Of Courses. This Superexploited Corps Of Disposable Workers Commonly Earn Fewer Than $16,000 Annually, Without Benefits, Teaching As Many As Eight Classes Per Year. Even Undergraduates Are Being Exploited As A Lowcost, Disposable Workforce.Marc Bousquet, A Major Figure In The Academic Labor Movement, Exposes The Seamy Underbelly Of Higher Educationa World Where Faculty, Graduate Students, And Undergraduates Work Long Hours For Fastfood Wages. Assessing The Costs Of Higher Education'S Corporatization On Faculty And Students At Every Level, How The University Works Is Urgent Reading For Anyone Interested In The Fate Of The University.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'How the University Works'? A: 'How the University Works' explores the labor exploitation in universities, highlighting how many faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates work in low-wage conditions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How the University Works' is Marc Bousquet, a prominent figure in the academic labor movement.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still fully usable.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'How the University Works' contains 281 pages.
- Q: When was 'How the University Works' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2008.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'How the University Works' is paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: 'How the University Works' is relevant for students interested in understanding the working conditions in higher education and the exploitation faced by many in the academic field.
- Q: What issues does the book address regarding faculty positions? A: The book discusses the decline of tenure-track positions and the prevalence of adjuncts and graduate students teaching under precarious conditions.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Anyone interested in the dynamics of workplace culture in higher education, including faculty, students, and policy makers, would benefit from reading this book.
- Q: Does the book provide any solutions or recommendations? A: While the book primarily exposes the issues within the university system, it also encourages readers to consider the implications of these labor practices and promotes awareness of the challenges faced by academic workers.