Mats Alvesson
The Triumph of Emptiness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199660940
- author:
- Mats Alvesson
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 254
- Dimensions:
- 161 mm X 245 mm
- Genre:
- Business ; Economics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Triumph of Emptiness challenges prevailing assumptions about the nature of contemporary society. Mats Alvesson argues that many claims made about phenomena such as consumption, higher education, and organizational change are overstated or misleading.
Through a range of empirical examples, Alvesson contends that the economy is increasingly driven by persuasion, with firms investing in rhetoric, image, branding, reputation, and visibility rather than tangible goods. This shift has significant implications for our understanding of work, leadership, and the role of institutions.
This thought-provoking book offers a critical perspective on the ways in which society operates, encouraging readers to think more deeply about the assumptions that underpin our world.
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