
Jason Read, "The Double Shift: Spinoza and Marx on the Politics of Work" (Verso, 2024)
New Books in Critical Theory
Navigating Work Relationships and Labor Politics
The chapter discusses strategies employed by workers in navigating work environments beyond official roles, touching on employer tactics like team-building activities. It emphasizes the importance of labor organizing in challenging workplace hierarchies and ideologies of work intersecting with self-perception. The analysis delves into how pop culture, specifically TV shows like Breaking Bad, reflects societal beliefs about success through dedication and the connection between work and personal identity.
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