Work in the Gig Economy: A Research Overview (S, Duggan, McDonnell, Sherman,..

Taylor & Francis

Work in the Gig EconomyA Research Overview\nAuthor(s): James Duggan, Anthony McDonnell, Ultan Sherman, Ronan Carbery\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367367923, 978-0367367923\nSynopsis\nThroughout the last decade, the gig economy has emerged as one of the most significant developments in the world of work. As a novel, hyper-flexible form of labour, gig work features a uniquely fragmented working arrangement wherein independent workers partner with digital platform organisations to provide a range of on-demand services to customers. \n\nWork in the Gig Economy: A Research Overview provides a concise overview to the key themes and debate that encompass the gig economy literature. It covers five core themes: an introduction to gig work; classification issues; the role of technology; the experiences of gig workers; and the future of gig work. As an emerging and diverse research field, contributions stem from an arra.