Vibes as value: Young workers and affective labour in the service economy
Author:   David Farrugia ,  Julia Coffey ,  Steven Threadgold ,  Megan Sharp
Publisher:   Manchester University Press
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Pages:   176
Publication Date:   14 April 2026
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Vibes as value: Young workers and affective labour in the service economy


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Author:   David Farrugia ,  Julia Coffey ,  Steven Threadgold ,  Megan Sharp
Publisher:   Manchester University Press
Imprint:   Manchester University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.424kg
ISBN:  

9781526187314


ISBN 10:   1526187310
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   14 April 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available, will be POD   Availability explained
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Introduction: Labour, identity and value: Young hospitality workers 1 Hospitality as affective labour: Vibes as a product of work 2 Vibes as value: Youthful labour in the hospitality industry 3 Subjects of value: Gender, sexuality, desire and ‘diversity’ 4 Creating vibes whilst anticipating risk: Gendered violence in hospitality 5 Class, taste, and the politics of gentrification Conclusion: Labour, life and the politics of affect in hospitality References -- .

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David Farrugia is ARC Future Fellow at Deakin University, Australia. Julia Coffey is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Steven Threadgold is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Megan Sharp is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Lena Molnar is a sociologist and the Research and Evaluation Lead at Women with Disabilities Victoria

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