Precarity is a key theme in political discourse, in media and academic discussions of employment, and within the labour movement. Often, the prevailing idea is

Employment relations in advanced, post-industrial democracies have become increasingly insecure and uncertain as the risks associated with work are being shifte

'Precarious Employment' explores the nature and dynamics of precarious employment in contemporary Canada.

Employment relations in advanced, post-industrial democracies have become increasingly insecure and uncertain as the risks associated with work are being shifte

This volume presents original theory and research on precarious work in various parts of the world, identifying its social, political and economic origins, its