Shop class as soulcraft : an inquiry into the value of work / Matthew B. Crawford.
| Author/creator | Crawford, Matthew B. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Penguin Press, 2009. |
| Description | 246 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 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. |
| Abstract | In this wise and often funny book, a philosopher/mechanic systematically destroys the pretensions of the high-prestige workplace and makes an irresistible case for working with one's hands. |
| Local note | Little-305131060254U |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [215]-238) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009001789 |
| ISBN | 9781594202230 |
| ISBN | 1594202230 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HD4824 .C72 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |