Hijacked

Hijacked examines the historical debate over the purpose of the work ethic, contrasting its use to support neoliberal policies favoring the wealthy with its original intent to promote workers' dignity. Elizabeth Anderson traces the ideological roots of contemporary neoliberalism back to a perversion of the Protestant work ethic of the seventeenth century. The book argues that understanding this history can help us reclaim the work ethic's true promise and foster a more equitable society.