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Ghost Work : How to Stop Silicon Valley from Building a New Global Underclass
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- 9781328566249
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
1328566242
ISBN-13
9781328566249
eBay Product ID (ePID)
28038851258
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Ghost Work : How to Stop Silicon Valley from Building a New Global Underclass
Publication Year
2019
Subject
Automation, Social Aspects, Intelligence (Ai) & Semantics, Computer Science, Economics / General, Labor
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Computers, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
17.2 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
14.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-042557
Illustrated
Yes
Synopsis
In the spirit of Nickel and Dimed , a necessary and revelatory expose of the invisible human workforce that powers the web--and that foreshadows the true future of work. Hidden beneath the surface of the web, lost in our wrong-headed debates about AI, a new menace is looming. Anthropologist Mary L. Gray and computer scientist Siddharth Suri team up to unveil how services delivered by companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Uber can only function smoothly thanks to the judgment and experience of a vast, invisible human labor force. These people doing "ghost work" make the internet seem smart. They perform high-tech piecework: flagging X-rated content, proofreading, designing engine parts, and much more. An estimated 8 percent of Americans have worked at least once in this "ghost economy," and that number is growing. They usually earn less than legal minimums for traditional work, they have no health benefits, and they can be fired at any time for any reason, or none. There are no labor laws to govern this kind of work, and these latter-day assembly lines draw in--and all too often overwork and underpay--a surprisingly diverse range of workers: harried young mothers, professionals forced into early retirement, recent grads who can't get a toehold on the traditional employment ladder, and minorities shut out of the jobs they want. Gray and Suri also show how ghost workers, employers, and society at large can ensure that this new kind of work creates opportunity--rather than misery--for those who do it., In the spirit of Nickel and Dimed , a necessary and revelatory expose of the invisible human workforce that powers the web--and that foreshadows the true future of work.
LC Classification Number
HD6331.G826 2019
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- i***i (85)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchase(Same review for all 3 items in my order) Seller provided good value in the pricing of these books -- as well as offering a significant discount for ordering multiple items. Who could resist? I ended up not only with the book I was looking for, but also two others I never knew I'd always wanted! :-) The package arrived quickly, and safely since it was well-packed. Everything is as depicted, of course. I'm definitely happy with the results - thank you!
- i***a (10)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book arrived promptly in very good packaging and as described. The only thing that I would've liked more was for the book to come with an additional plastic covers like the other items in the parcel, however, the experience was still outstanding and the condition as described. Overall, the quality of the product for the price was outstanding. I am very thankful to this seller and their business!
- z***i (1163)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseI recently purchased a book from this seller, and I couldn't be more pleased with the entire experience. The book arrived in excellent condition, exactly as described. The packaging was secure, ensuring that the book was well-protected during shipping. The seller's communication was prompt and courteous, keeping me informed every step of the way. Delivery was surprisingly fast, exceeding my expectations. I highly recommend this seller to anyone looking for a seamless and reliable transaction.Behave : The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert M. Sapolsky (2017 (#186780846694)
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