Private Government: How Employers Rule Our Lives (and Why We Don’t Talk About It)

Private Government: How Employers Rule Our Lives (and Why We Don’t Talk About It) by Elizabeth Anderson examines the hidden power structures inside modern workplaces. Anderson argues that many employees spend much of their daily lives under forms of authority that are rarely discussed as political power.

Clear, provocative, and thought-provoking, this book explores workplace freedom, employer control, inequality, and the meaning of democracy beyond the ballot box. It is an insightful read for anyone interested in politics, economics, labor, social philosophy, and the changing nature of work.