Review of the book „Heroes of Capitalist Labour in Europe“ Cover Image

Hrdinové kapitalistické práce v Evropě: Etika na papíře a etika v praxi
Review of the book „Heroes of Capitalist Labour in Europe“

Author(s): Kateřina Nedbálková
Subject(s): Book-Review
Published by: Výzkumný ústav práce a sociálních věcí
Keywords: review;book „Heroes of Capitalist Labour in Europe“ by Saša Uhlová;precarious work

Summary/Abstract: Through the perspective of the author’s diaries, the reviewed book provides a comprehensive insight into specific precarious work environments. The method applied by the author, which involved the long-term observation of specific environments from the inside, is particularly unique; indeed this type of journalistic and research approach is currently very rare. The fact that the book does not have a clearly defined genre or objective complicates its assessment. The text presents some of the ethical dilemmas faced by the author, and this is the main issue considered by the review. According to the reviewer, the reason for adopting the hidden research approach should have been explicitly explained in the book, and a more detailed description of the collaboration between the author and the documentary filmmaker should have been provided.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 89-92
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Czech