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The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work Philosophy

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

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We spend most of our waking lives at work--in occupations most often chosen by our inexperienced younger selves. And yet we rarely ask ourselves how we got there or what our jobs mean to us.

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work is an exploration of the joys and perils of the modern workplace, beautifully exploring what other people wake up to do each day--and night--to make our frenzied world function. With a philosophical eye and his signature combination of wit and wisdom, Alain de Botton leads us on a journey around an eclectic range of occupations, from rocket scientist to biscuit manufacturer, from accountant to artist--in search of what makes jobs either soul-destroying or fulfilling.

Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
2010-06-01
Publication Date:
2010-06-01
Publisher:
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0307277259
ISBN13:
9780307277251
Weight:
320 g
Height:
133 cm
Width:
201 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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