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A philosopher/mechanic’s wise (and sometimes funny) look at the challenges and pleasures of working with one’s hands
“This is a deep exploration of craftsmanship by someone with real, hands-on knowledge. The book is also quirky, surprising, and sometimes quite moving.” —Richard Sennett, author of The Craftsman
Called “the sleeper hit of the publishing season” by 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. On both economic and psychological grounds, author Matthew B. Crawford questions the educational imperative of turning everyone into a “knowledge worker,” based on a misguided separation of thinking from doing. Using his own experience as an electrician and mechanic, Crawford presents a wonderfully articulated call for self-reliance and a moving reflection on how we can live concretely in an ever more abstract world.
Publisher : Penguin Books; Reprint edition (April 27, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 246 pages
ISBN-10 : 0143117467
ISBN-13 : 978-0143117469
Reading age : 18 years and up
Item Weight : 6.4 ounces
Dimensions : 7.66 x 5.3 x 0.69 inches
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Customers find the content thought-provoking and satisfying. They also appreciate the intellectual quality, saying the author makes profound points and gives the reader a lot to think about. Opinions are mixed on readability, with some finding it well-written and funny, while others say it’s challenging and not as advertised.
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