Work: A Very Short Introduction
Work: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Stephen Fineman
English | December 2, 2012 | ASIN: B009R1UN96, ISBN: 0199699364 | True AZW3 | 144 pages | 2.8 MB
English | December 2, 2012 | ASIN: B009R1UN96, ISBN: 0199699364 | True AZW3 | 144 pages | 2.8 MB
The image of a job captures our imagination from an early age, usually prompted by the question 'What do you want to be when you grow up?'. Work – paid, unpaid, voluntary, or obligatory – is woven into the fabric of all human societies. For many of us, it becomes part of our identity. For others it is a tedious necessity. Living is problematic without paid work, and for many it is catastrophic.
Steve Fineman tells the fascinating story of work - how we strive for security, reward, and often, meaning. Looking at how we classify 'work'; the cultural and social factors that influence the way we work; the ethics of certain types of work; and the factors that will affect the future of work, from globalization to technology, this Very Short Introduction considers work as a concept and as a practical experience, drawing upon ideas from psychology, sociology, management, and social history.