Journal article
The oldest new network: The division of cultural labor and its ecological impact
International Review of Information Ethics, Vol.11, pp.31-35
2009
Abstract
Perhaps the most basic network in modern life is the division of labor. It certainly rates alongside family, school, and town. That inexorably leads to a discussion of how resources are allocated within this division, who exercizes power, and what happens when the network meets a seemingly natural or unnatural end. For networks that may appear extremely stable can come to abrupt or scheduled conclusions, when a company goes bankrupt or a school cohort breaks up. This article briefly examines the history of the division of labor, with particular reference to culture and to its internationalization, concluding with a brief discussion of how short-term networks can lead to the exploitation of workers and have a devastating ecological impact.
Details
- Title
- The oldest new network: The division of cultural labor and its ecological impact
- Authors/Creators
- T. Miller (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- International Review of Information Ethics, Vol.11, pp.31-35
- Publisher
- International Center for Information Ethics
- Identifiers
- 991005541731807891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher URL
- http://www.i-r-i-e.net/
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