Het onderzoek van Juliet Schor duikt in hedendaagse trends op het gebied van werk en vrije tijd, consumentisme en economische rechtvaardigheid. Ze onderzoekt kritisch de ingewikkelde relatie tussen werk en gezin, en verkent hoe economische krachten de sociale en ecologische duurzaamheid vormgeven. Haar werk zet lezers aan tot reflectie over hun levensstijlen en biedt paden naar een duurzamere toekomst.
A publishing phenomenon--the subject of enormous media attention, lavish acclaim from reviewers, and extraordinary sales--this national bestseller explains why, contrary to all expectations, Americans are working harder than ever. Schor shows how labor supply, unemployment, and the addictive nature of consumption lead to longer and longer hours, and what we can do about it.
When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work -- giving earners flexibliitiy, autonomy, and a decent income. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability. Based on nearly a decade of pioneering research, After the Gig dives into what went wrong with this contemporary reimagining of labor. The book examines multiple types of data from thirteen cases to identify the unique features and potential of sharing platforms that prior research has failed to pinipoint
An in-depth look at the corruption of the “American Dream,” the follow-up to the the Overworked American examines the consumer lives of Americans and the pitfalls of “keeping up with the Joneses.” Schor explains how and why the purchases of others in our social and professional communities can put pressure on us to spend more than we can afford to, how television viewing can undermine our ability to save, and why even households with good incomes have taken on so much debt for so many products they don't need and often don't even want.
The book presents pioneering research on the impact of marketing and consumer culture on young children, revealing the psychological and social consequences of their early exposure to consumerism. Through empirical data, it explores how this phenomenon affects children's development, behaviors, and family dynamics, providing critical insights for parents, educators, and policymakers. The new Afterword by the author adds contemporary reflections on the ongoing relevance of these findings in today's society.
Focusing on the shift from a resource-destructive society, Juliet Schor explores the disconnect between post-WWII American aspirations for improved work-life balance and the current reality of increased work hours and stagnant wages. She critiques the prioritization of profit over community and environmental health, questioning the societal choices that led to these outcomes. Schor advocates for a transformation that emphasizes quality of life, urging readers to reconsider values that shape the economy and their lives.