Crawford, Matthew B.
Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143117469
- author:
- Crawford, Matthew B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Aesthetics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 3 working days
Description
Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work In an era where many of us spend most of our time indoors, disconnected from the physical world, Matthew B. Crawford explores the value of work that involves making and fixing things with our hands. He argues that the separation of thinking from doing, and the devaluation of manual trades, has led to a decline in the quality of work and our sense of purpose. Crawford, who has experience as an electrician and mechanic, makes a case for the intrinsic satisfactions and cognitive challenges of manual work. He shows how such work ties us to our local communities and instills a sense of pride and accomplishment. This book offers a passionate call for self-reliance and a reflection on how we can live concretely in an increasingly abstract world. By examining the manual trades, Crawford seeks to restore the honor of work that is genuinely useful and fulfilling. He argues that such work is secure, cannot be outsourced, and is essential to our well-being.
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