The New Serfdom

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The New Serfdom The New Serfdom

Author: Angela Eagle

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Published: 2018

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Great Britain is one of the wealthiest, most successful nations in the world. Why, then, do so many people feel short-changed?The old assumption that 'if you work hard and play by the rules, you can get on in life' looks increasingly like a cruel joke. Homeownership, secure employment and fair wages seem like relics of a bygone era. Meanwhile exploitative workplace practices have created a new serfdom, leaving many people trapped in unfulfilling, underpaid work.At a time of huge political upheaval and ever-increasing inequality, this powerful new book asks: how can we build a successful economy, powered by a happy and productive workforce that benefits everyone in the twenty-first century?