Creative Labour Working in the Creative Industries

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Synopsis

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 details

Edition:
1st ed. 2009
Series:
Critical Perspectives on Work and Employment
Author:
Chris Smith, Alan McKinlay
ISBN:
9781137121738
Related ISBNs:
9780230222007
Publisher:
Macmillan Education UK
Pages:
288
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2021-03-14
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2009
Copyright by:
C. Smith 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Business and Finance, Nonfiction