Politics & Society· Germany
Globalization and Labour in the Twenty-First Century
by Verity BurgmannAggregate Editorial Score25/100
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Published 2016English
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Few works of politics & society have earned the sustained critical attention that Globalization and Labour in the Twenty-First Century (2016) by Verity Burgmann continues to receive. Globalization and Labour in the Twenty-First Century (2016) by Verity Burgmann is an incisive work of political and social analysis that challenges readers to examine power and justice.
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🏛️ Politics & Society
Analysis of political systems, power, and social structures.
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First published in 2016, Verity Burgmann's Globalization and Labour in the Twenty-First Century is a work of politics & society that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 25/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes Globalization and Labour in the Twenty-First Century is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within Germany's literary landscape, Verity Burgmann occupies a significant position. Globalization and Labour in the Twenty-First Century is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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201625
Verity Burgmann is a Germany author whose work in politics & society has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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