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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 January 2024

Flora Gill
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University of Sydney
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Can we create meaning and dignity by reconceptualising work in a postindustrial economy? Will we passively allow new technologies to erode equality? Or do we have the courage to use the dividends of progress to deliver social justice?

Flora Gill tackles these questions and many more in this groundbreaking work which builds upon three decades of research and teaching at the University of Sydney, and brings together three core themes of her scholarship: the economics of work, social justice, and heterodox economic theory.

Through engaging prose and well-researched analysis, this book offers a thought-provoking examination of the role of work in shaping the lives of individuals and communities, and the ways in which social justice can be achieved through meaningful and dignified work.

The fundamental premise of Flora's approach is that economics cannot inform social policy and social justice concerns meaningfully by going it alone. Rather, it should include analysis from multiple fields and move away from solely using financial metrics. By drawing on her extensive knowledge and experience, Flora provides a sound intellectual framework for those who wish to argue for social justice, and it is her hope that this book will have a lasting impact on the field.

As one of Flora's former students, I can attest to her exceptional talent as a teacher and her passion for her subject which inspired me and countless others to pursue our own careers in the field. Flora's thoughtful research and her dedication to her students has made her one of the most respected and influential voices in the field.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of work, the economy, and social justice. Whether you are a student, policy maker, or concerned citizen, you will come away with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our society as we work to create a more equitable and just world.

I am confident that Flora's innovative and insightful work will inspire a new generation of leaders and thinkers to take up the cause of work and social justice.”

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Work and Social Justice
Rethinking Labour in Society and the Economy
, pp. iv
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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  • Foreword
  • Flora Gill, University of Sydney
  • Book: Work and Social Justice
  • Online publication: 23 January 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.46692/9781447369950.001
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  • Foreword
  • Flora Gill, University of Sydney
  • Book: Work and Social Justice
  • Online publication: 23 January 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.46692/9781447369950.001
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  • Foreword
  • Flora Gill, University of Sydney
  • Book: Work and Social Justice
  • Online publication: 23 January 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.46692/9781447369950.001
Available formats
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