The Precariat The New Dangerous Class

The Precariat: The New Dangerous Class by Guy Standing, published by Bloomsbury Academic on October 20, 2016, is a reprint edition comprising 248 pages. This book presents an influential examination of a new class of individuals experiencing insecurity as they navigate precarious employment that often lacks meaning. Standing highlights the societal instabilities arising from the growth of the precariat, emphasizing the internal divisions that contribute to the marginalization of migrants and other vulnerable groups.

Readers will find a thorough exploration of the precariat as a global phenomenon, particularly evident in the context of the ongoing migrant crisis and various protest movements. Standing advocates for a new political approach that prioritizes the fears and aspirations of the precariat, aiming for a progressive strategy focused on redistribution and income security. This edition includes a new preface where the author reflects on recent political developments and their implications for this emerging class.