What is work? Is it simply a burden to be tolerated or something
more meaningful to one's sense of identity and self-worth? And why
does it matter? In a uniquely thought-provoking book, John W. Budd
presents ten historical and contemporary views of work from across
the social sciences and humanities. By uncovering the diverse ways
in which we conceptualize work such as a way to serve or care for
others, a source of freedom, a source of income, a method of
psychological fulfillment, or a social relation shaped by class,
gender, race, and power The Thought of Work reveals the
wide-ranging nature of work and establishes its fundamental
importance for the human experience. When we work, we experience
our biological, psychological, economic, and social selves. Work
locates us in the world, helps us and others make sense of who we
are, and determines our access to material and social
resources.
By integrating these distinct views, Budd replaces the usual
fragmentary approaches to understanding the nature and meaning of
work with a comprehensive approach that promotes a deep
understanding of how work is understood, experienced, and analyzed.
Concepts of work affect who and what is valued, perceptions of
freedom and social integration, identity construction, evaluations
of worker well-being, the legitimacy and design of human resource
management practices, support for labor unions and labor standards,
and relationships between religious faith and work ethics. By
drawing explicit attention to diverse, implicit meanings of work,
The Thought of Work allows us to better understand work, to value
it, and to structure it in desirable ways that reflect its profound
importance."
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