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Private Government: How Employers Rule Our Lives (and Why We Don't Talk about It) (The University Center for Human Values Series,New
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Why our workplaces are authoritarian private governmentsand why we cant see itOne in four American workers says their workplace is a dictatorship. Yet that number almost certainly would be higher if we recognized employers for what they areprivate governments with sweeping authoritarian power over our lives. Many employers minutely regulate workers speech, clothing, and manners on the job, and employers often extend their authority to the offduty lives of workers, who can be fired for their political speech, recreational activities, diet, and almost anything else employers care to govern. In this compelling book, Elizabeth Anderson examines why, despite all this, we continue to talk as if free markets make workers free, and she proposes a better way to think about the workplace, opening up space for discovering how workers can enjoy real freedom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Private Government'? A: 'Private Government' explores the concept that workplaces function as authoritarian private governments, examining the extent of control employers have over their workers' lives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Private Government'? A: The author of 'Private Government' is Elizabeth Anderson, a prominent philosopher and professor known for her work in social and political philosophy.
- Q: When was 'Private Government' published? A: 'Private Government' was published on April 30, 2019.
- Q: What are the key arguments presented in the book? A: The book argues that many American workplaces operate like dictatorships, exerting significant control over employees' behavior, both on and off the job, challenging the notion that free markets equate to worker freedom.
- Q: How many pages does 'Private Government' have? A: 'Private Government' contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Private Government'? A: 'Private Government' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Private Government' suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'Private Government' is part of The University Center for Human Values Series and is suitable for academic use, particularly in labor and industrial relations studies.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the dynamics of power in workplaces, the implications of authoritarian control, and new perspectives on achieving real worker freedom.
- Q: Does 'Private Government' provide solutions for workplace issues? A: While the book critiques existing structures, it also opens discussions on how to rethink workplace dynamics for better worker freedom.
- Q: Is the condition of the book new or used? A: 'Private Government' is available in new condition.