An edition of Why work? (2008)

Why work?

the perceptions of "a real job" and the rhetoric of work through the ages

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An edition of Why work? (2008)

Why work?

the perceptions of "a real job" and the rhetoric of work through the ages

by , , , , and

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Purdue University Press
Language
English
Pages
196

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Subjects

Rhetoric, Philosophy, Management, Social aspects, Work, History, Labor, Social Science, Sociology, General, Nonfiction / Social Science, Social Science / General, Management, history
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Why work?: the perceptions of "a real job" and the rhetoric of work through the ages
2008, Purdue University Press
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Why Work?: The Perceptions of "A Real Job" and the Rhetoric of Work through the Ages
January 1, 2008, Purdue University Press
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Table of Contents

The ontology and history of work: The messy business of defining work; The philosophy and rhetoric of work
Philosophers, rhetoricians, and activists: Plato and Aristotle: a philosophy of labor; Confucius and St. Benedict; Adam Smith: the father of capitalism; Karl Marx: a challenge to capitalism; Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. du Bois: out of slavery; Mother Jones and Emma Goldman: labor activists; Emile Durkheim: the division of labor; Max Weber: the father of sociology and theorist of bureaucracy; Frederick Winslow Taylor: the father of scientific management; Mary Parker Follett: ahead of her time
Why work?
Why work: concluding remarks
Why work: an epilogue.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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West Lafayette, Ind
Other Titles
Perceptions of "a real job", Rhetoric of work through the ages

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Dewey Decimal Class
331.01
Library of Congress
HD4904 .W488 2008, HD4904.W488 2008

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p. cm.
Number of pages
196

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OL17847706M
ISBN 13
9781557534545
LCCN
2007001852
OCLC/WorldCat
79256775
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5109285
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