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An Inquiry into the Value of Work
by Matthew B. Crawford · 2009 · 246 pages
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About This Book
A philosopher and motorcycle mechanic explores the cognitive challenges and intrinsic satisfactions of manual work. Crawford argues that skilled labor is intellectually demanding and essential for human flourishing, critiquing the modern 'knowledge economy' for separating thinking from doing.
Book Details
Published
2009
Pages
246
Language
en
ISBN
9781594202230
Awards & Recognition
New York Times Notable NonfictionChristian Science Monitor's Best NonfictionPublishers Weekly's Top 10 BooksSan Francisco Chronicle's Best Nonfiction
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