Work: A Very Short Introduction (repost)
Stephen Fineman, "Work: A Very Short Introduction"
English | 2012 | ISBN: 0199699364 | 160 pages | EPUB | 3.1 MB
English | 2012 | ISBN: 0199699364 | 160 pages | EPUB | 3.1 MB
The image of a job captures our imagination from an early age, usually prompted by the question 'What do you want to be when you grow up?'. Work ― paid, unpaid, voluntary, or obligatory ― is woven into the fabric of all human societies. For many of us, it becomes part of our identity. For others it is a tedious necessity. Living is problematic without paid work, and for many it is catastrophic.
Steve Fineman tells the fascinating story of work - how we strive for security, reward, and often, meaning. Looking at how we classify 'work'; the cultural and social factors that influence the way we work; the ethics of certain types of work; and the factors that will affect the future of work, from globalization to technology, this Very Short Introduction considers work as a concept and as a practical experience, drawing upon ideas from psychology, sociology, management, and social history.