Frayne, David
The Refusal of Work: The Theory and Practice of Resistance to Work
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350354296
- author:
- Frayne, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.48 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Industrial Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Refusal of Work: A Challenge to the Central Place of Work in Modern Society Paid work is at the heart of capitalist societies, yet today's world is becoming increasingly hostile to human needs for autonomy and community. David Frayne explores this paradox in his thought-provoking book, questioning the dominant role of work in mainstream visions of the future. Frayne examines the ways in which economic demands shape our lives and priorities, drawing on original research into people who are resisting traditional employment. He asks what motivates these individuals to disconnect from work and whether their resistance is futile. This book offers a crucial dissection of the work-centred nature of modern society and emerging resistance to it. A bold call for a more humane and sustainable vision of social progress, The Refusal of Work challenges readers to consider an alternative form of development based on reduced and redistributed work.
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