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“The management no longer depends upon the talents or skills of its workers---those things are built into the operating systems and machines. Jobs that have been "deskilled" can be filled cheaply. The need to retain any individual worker is greatly reduced by the ease with which he or she can be replaced.”

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Eric Schlosser
Eric Schlosser

Eric Schlosser is an American journalist and author renowned for his investigative reporting on social and political issues. Born on August 17, 1959, Schlosser has written extensively on the American food industry, labor rights, and the military-industrial complex. His most notable work is the book 'Fast Food Nation', which critically examines the impact of the fast food industry on society. more

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