Bibliograph

Shop class as soulcraft, an inquiry into the value of work, Matthew B. Crawford

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Shop class as soulcraft, an inquiry into the value of work, Matthew B. Crawford

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Shop class as soulcraft

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

276819738

Responsibility statement

Matthew B. Crawford

Sub title

an inquiry into the value of work

Summary

In this wise and often funny book, a philosopher/mechanic systematically destroys the pretensions of the high-prestige workplace and makes an irresistible case for working with one's hands

Table Of Contents

A brief case for the useful arts -- The separation of thinking from doing -- To be master of one's own stuff -- The education of a gearhead -- The further education of a gearhead : from amateur to professional -- The contradictions of the cubicle -- Thinking as doing -- Work, leisure, and full engagement

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