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Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work

Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work

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ISBN: 9780143117469
Author: CRAWFORD, MATTHEW
Pages: 246

A philosopher/mechanic's wise (and sometimes funny) look at the challenges and pleasures of working with one's hands

Called "the sleeper hit of the publishing season" (The Boston Globe), Shop Class as Soulcraft became an instant bestseller, attracting readers with its radical (and timely) reappraisal of the merits of skilled manual labor.

Key Highlights:

  • Economic and psychological insights: Author Matthew B. Crawford questions the educational imperative of turning everyone into a "knowledge worker," challenging the misguided separation of thinking from doing.
  • Personal experience: Drawing from his own background as an electrician and mechanic, Crawford offers a unique and well-articulated perspective.
  • A call for self-reliance: This book serves as both a compelling argument for the value of manual labor and a moving reflection on how we can live concretely in an increasingly abstract world.

This is a thought-provoking exploration of work, skill, and human fulfillment that resonates deeply in today's fast-changing world.

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