The Case for Working with Your Hands or Why Office Work Is Bad for Us and Fixing Things Feels Good,Used

The Case for Working with Your Hands or Why Office Work Is Bad for Us and Fixing Things Feels Good,Used

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It's time to rethink our attitudes to work.For too long we have convinced ourselves that the only jobs worth doing involve sitting at a desk. Generations of schoolleavers head for university lacking the skills to fix or even understand the most basic technology. And yet many of us are not suited to office life, while skilled manual work provides one of the few and most rewarding paths to a secure living.Drawing on the work of our greatest thinkers, from Aristotle to Heidegger, from Karl Marx to Iris Murdoch, as well as on his own experiences as an electrician and motorcycle mechanic, Matthew Crawford's irreverent and inspiring manifesto will change the way you think about work forever.

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  • Q: What is the main theme of 'The Case for Working with Your Hands'? A: The main theme of the book is a critique of modern office work and a celebration of skilled manual labor, arguing that physical work is often more fulfilling and valuable than traditional desk jobs.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Case for Working with Your Hands' is Matthew Crawford, who is also an electrician and motorcycle mechanic.
  • Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 246 pages.
  • Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: When was 'The Case for Working with Your Hands' published? A: The book was published on December 16, 2010.
  • Q: What category does this book fall into? A: This book falls into the 'Success' category, focusing on work ethics and personal fulfillment.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for someone considering a career change? A: Yes, this book is suitable for anyone considering a career change, especially those contemplating a move from office work to skilled manual labor.
  • Q: Does the book include personal experiences from the author? A: Yes, the author shares his own experiences as an electrician and motorcycle mechanic to illustrate his points.
  • Q: What kind of insights does the book offer on work culture? A: The book offers insights into how societal attitudes towards work have evolved and critiques the undervaluation of manual labor in contemporary culture.
  • Q: Is there a specific target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes individuals interested in work philosophy, career development, and those seeking a deeper understanding of the value of manual labor.

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