|
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Work & labour
|
Buy Now
Samuel Smiles and the Victorian Work Ethic (Hardcover)
Loot Price: R5,279
Discovery Miles 52 790
|
|
|
Samuel Smiles and the Victorian Work Ethic (Hardcover)
Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Victorian World
Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days
|
Samuel Smiles is best known for his book Self Help (1859), which
many have assumed to be an encouragement to social and financial
success. However, Smiles actually argued against the single-minded
pursuit of success, and in favour of the protean formation of
character as the ultimate goal of life. First published in 1987,
this book examines Samuel Smiles' ideals of work and self-help
against the background of the Victorian work ethic. Drawing on
'sub-literature' such as pamphlets, periodicals, novels, works by
Dissenting and Anglican ministers, popular 'success' and
'self-improvement' books, and general literature on the condition
of the working classes, it presents a broad range of public opinion
and attitudes towards work and in doing so, creates an essential
framework and context for Smiles' popular books. This book will be
of interest to those studying Victorian history and ideology.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
|
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
