This Advanced Introduction examines the economic, social, and political conditions that have shaped the 21st century workplace in wealthy democracies, highlighting the changes in work since the 1970s which have produced the ânew economyâ. Amy S. Wharton illuminates important aspects of todayâs workplace, including the service economy, customer-facing jobs, the transformative effects of digital platforms, and the âopeningâ of the employment relationship.
Politics & current events