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Making Light Work
An End to Toil in the Twenty-First Century
Taschenbuch von David A Spencer
Sprache: Englisch

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Is work a primordial curse? Or a spiritual calling? Or is it a tedious necessity that technology will abolish, freeing us to indulge lives of leisure?

In this book David A. Spencer argues that work is only an alienating burden because of the nature of work under capitalism. He makes the case not for the abolition of work - which can remain a source of meaning and dignity - but for its lightening. Engaging with thinkers ranging from Marx and William Morris to Keynes and Graeber, he rejects the idea that high-quality work can only be open to a few while the majority are condemned to menial tasks, and sets out an agenda for shortening the working week while also making work a site of creativity, usefulness and joy for all.

This erudite book sets out a compelling agenda for radical change. It's essential reading for anyone interested in the future of their work.
Is work a primordial curse? Or a spiritual calling? Or is it a tedious necessity that technology will abolish, freeing us to indulge lives of leisure?

In this book David A. Spencer argues that work is only an alienating burden because of the nature of work under capitalism. He makes the case not for the abolition of work - which can remain a source of meaning and dignity - but for its lightening. Engaging with thinkers ranging from Marx and William Morris to Keynes and Graeber, he rejects the idea that high-quality work can only be open to a few while the majority are condemned to menial tasks, and sets out an agenda for shortening the working week while also making work a site of creativity, usefulness and joy for all.

This erudite book sets out a compelling agenda for radical change. It's essential reading for anyone interested in the future of their work.
Über den Autor
David A. Spencer is Professor of Economics and Political Economy at the University of Leeds.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Meanings of Work

Chapter 3: The (Lost) Dream of Working Less

Chapter 4: Realities of Work: From Bullshit Jobs to Good Work

Chapter 5: Demanding Better Work for All

Chapter 6: Automation and a World without Work

Chapter 7: Working for Change

Chapter 8: Conclusion

Notes

References
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Fachbereich: Volkswirtschaft
Genre: Importe, Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Recht & Wirtschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: 200 S.
ISBN-13: 9781509548637
ISBN-10: 1509548637
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 1A509548630
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Spencer, David A
Hersteller: Polity Press
Maße: 215 x 141 x 20 mm
Von/Mit: David A Spencer
Erscheinungsdatum: 26.04.2022
Gewicht: 0,287 kg
Artikel-ID: 120293433
Über den Autor
David A. Spencer is Professor of Economics and Political Economy at the University of Leeds.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Meanings of Work

Chapter 3: The (Lost) Dream of Working Less

Chapter 4: Realities of Work: From Bullshit Jobs to Good Work

Chapter 5: Demanding Better Work for All

Chapter 6: Automation and a World without Work

Chapter 7: Working for Change

Chapter 8: Conclusion

Notes

References
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Fachbereich: Volkswirtschaft
Genre: Importe, Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Recht & Wirtschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: 200 S.
ISBN-13: 9781509548637
ISBN-10: 1509548637
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 1A509548630
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Spencer, David A
Hersteller: Polity Press
Maße: 215 x 141 x 20 mm
Von/Mit: David A Spencer
Erscheinungsdatum: 26.04.2022
Gewicht: 0,287 kg
Artikel-ID: 120293433
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