Shop Class as Soulcraft - An inquiry into the value of work
Author(s): Matthew B Crawford
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.
Product Information
Matthew B. Crawford is a philosopher and mechanic. He has a Ph.D. in political philosophy from the University of Chicago and served as a postdoctoral fellow on its Committee on Social Thought. Currently a fellow at the University of Virginia's Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, he owns and operates Shockoe Moto, an independent motorcycle repair shop in Richmond, Virginia.
General Fields
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- : Penguin Books, Limited
- : 0.181
- : 01 April 2009
- : 195mm X 135mm X 18mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : Matthew B Crawford
- : Paperback / softback
- : en
- : 331
- : very good
- : 246