Botton, Alain de
The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141027913
- author:
- Botton, Alain de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 13 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Western philosophy, from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Alain de Botton explores our complex relationship with work in this thought-provoking exploration. Criss-crossing the world to visit workplaces and workers, he draws on the wit and wisdom of great artists, writers and thinkers to help us understand why we do what we do all day.
The result is a stylish and original book that applies sympathy, humour and insight to helping us make the most of our jobs. De Botton poses and answers big questions about work, from what should I do with my life? to what will I have achieved when I retire?
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