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The Thought of Work

The Thought of Work

Budd, John W.

Paperback

Series: Cornell Paperbacks

LaborAnthropologyGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 0801477611
ISBN13: 9780801477614
Publisher: Cornell Univ Pr
Published: Oct 15 2011
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.34 Depth: 9.25
Language: English

What is work? Is it simply a burden to be tolerated or something more meaningful to one's sense of identity and self-worth? And why does it matter? In a uniquely thought-provoking book, John W. Budd presents ten historical and contemporary views of work from across the social sciences and humanities. By uncovering the diverse ways in which we conceptualize work--such as a way to serve or care for others, a source of freedom, a source of income, a method of psychological fulfillment, or a social relation shaped by class, gender, race, and power--The Thought of Work reveals the wide-ranging nature of work and establishes its fundamental importance for the human experience. When we work, we experience our biological, psychological, economic, and social selves. Work locates us in the world, helps us and others make sense of who we are, and determines our access to material and social resources.

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