Deep automation and the world of work

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Upchurch, M. and Moore, P. 2018. Deep automation and the world of work. in: Upchurch, M., Moore, P. and Whittaker, X. (ed.) Human and Machines at Work: Monitoring, Surveillance and Automation in Contemporary Capitalism London Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 45-71
Chapter titleDeep automation and the world of work
AuthorsUpchurch, M. and Moore, P.
Research GroupEmployment Relations group
Page range45-71
Book titleHuman and Machines at Work: Monitoring, Surveillance and Automation in Contemporary Capitalism
EditorsUpchurch, M., Moore, P. and Whittaker, X.
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Place of publicationLondon
SeriesDynamics of Virtual Work
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Hardcover9783319582313
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Online07 Oct 2017
Print01 Jan 2018
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Deposited26 Jul 2017
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