Shop Class As Soulcraft
An Inquiry into the Value of Work
New York : Penguin Press, 2010.
Format: Book
Description: 246 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
In this wise and often funny book, a philosopher/mechanic systematically destroys the pretensions of the high-prestige workplace and makes an irresistible case for working with one's hands.
Series: New York Times best sellers.
Contents:
A brief case for the useful arts -- The separation of thinking from doing -- To be master of one's own stuff -- The education of a gearhead -- The further education of a gearhead : from amateur to professional -- The contradictions of the cubicle -- Thinking as doing -- Work, leisure, and full engagement.
ISBN:
9781594202230
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BUSINESS Success Personal Satisfaction Cra | Southeast | Nonfiction | In |
More Formats
London edition has title: The case for working with your hands.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.