Shop class as soulcraft : an inquiry into the value of work / Matthew B. Crawford.
A philosopher and mechanic extolls the virtues of manual labor, describing how the satisfactions and challenges of creating with one's own hands promotes a sense of connection to life that office work suppresses.
Record details
- ISBN: 1594202230
- ISBN: 9781594202230
- Physical Description: 246 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Penguin Press, 2009.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-238) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Job satisfaction. Manual work. Work. |
Available copies
- 14 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library.
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- 0 current holds with 15 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett County Main Library | 331 Cra (Text) | 33630003924839 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
