Graeber, David
Bulls*it Jobs: The Rise of Pointless Work, and What We Can Do About It
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141983479
- author:
- Graeber, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Business, Labour, Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber explores a phenomenon that has become increasingly prevalent in the modern world. According to Graeber, up to 40% of jobs are unnecessary, and he delves into the reasons behind this trend.
The book examines how the rise of service, finance, and administrative jobs has led to a situation where work has become an end in itself, rather than a means to produce something. Graeber argues that this has maintained the current broken system of finance capital and that it's time to rethink our approach to work.
This thought-provoking book is for anyone who feels that their job doesn't contribute to society or who wonders if there's a better way to run our world. Graeber's ideas are both provocative and insightful, making this a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the future of work and the economy.
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