Creative Labour: Working in the Creative Industries: 15 (Critical Perspectives o
Creative Labour: Working in the Creative Industries: 15 (Critical Perspectives on Work and Employment) Paperback – 29 Jan. 2009 by Alan McKinlay, Chris Smith
Creative Labour provides an insight into the unique employment issues affecting workers in film, television, theatre, arts, music, radio and new media.
In the UK alone, more than 1 million people work in the creative industries, generating billions of pounds in exports each year. These workers have to contend with elastic working hours, employment and promotion uncertainty and vigorous competition for each role. Creative Labour offers a contemporary perspective on a fascinating area of study and a rapidly growing area in developed economies.
Key benefits:
- Grasp the realities of work behind the industry façade
- Evaluate real-life case-studies through a flexible, critical mindset
- Tailor your management decisions to the needs of creative staff
Book Description
A unique look at the labour processes that shape creative work and the issues surrounding creative labour, written by international experts
From the Back Cover
Creative Labour provides an insight into the unique employment issues affecting workers in film, television, theatre, arts, music, radio and new media.
In the UK alone, more than 1 million people work in the creative industries, generating billions of pounds in exports each year. These workers have to contend with elastic working hours, employment and promotion uncertainty and vigorous competition for each role. Creative Labour offers a contemporary perspective on a fascinating area of study and a rapidly growing area in developed economies.
Key benefits:
• Grasp the realities of work behind the industry façade
• Evaluate real-life case-studies through a flexible, critical mindset
• Tailor your management decisions to the needs of creative staff
About the Author
ALAN MCKINLAY is Professor of Management at Heriott-Watt University, UK.; CHRIS SMITH is Professor of Organisation Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.