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OverviewDrawing on case studies from France, Germany, and China, this book argues that the dynamic interactions between time and autonomy have fundamentally reshaped the evolution of work. Jens Thoemmes details how time autonomy transitioned from early efforts to reduce working hours to today’s complex debates about managing work time. Initially focused on reclaiming time from employers during the nineteenth century, time autonomy has broadened to encompass how work integrates into overall social time. Beginning in the late 1960s, new tools like flexitime, time-savings accounts, and telecommuting began aligning employee aspirations with production demands, marking a shift towards more flexible work arrangements. Placing work environments from France, Germany, and China in comparative perspective, this book explores the way time autonomy varies in different workplaces and socioeconomic contexts as well as the conditions, opportunities, and risks involved. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jens ThoemmesPublisher: Lexington Books Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic Dimensions: Width: 15.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.426kg ISBN: 9781666969085ISBN 10: 1666969087 Pages: 164 Publication Date: 15 September 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsChapter 1: What Time Autonomy Entails Chapter 2: A New Approach From the 1960s: Flexitime Chapter 3: An Emblematic System in France and Germany: The Time Savings Account Chapter 4: Time Autonomy in China’s Industries Chapter 5: Teleworking since the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Way Forward?ReviewsAuthor InformationJens Thoemmes is research professor at CNRS, attached to the Centre d’Études et de Recherches Travail, Organisation, Pouvoir (CERTOP). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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