Inspired by the work of the philosopher Judith Butler, influenced by Marx's theory of alienation and intrigued by theories of death, this book develops an anti-methodological approach to studying working lives. Distinctions are drawn between labour (the tasks we do in our jobs) and work (self-making activities that are carried out at the workplace): between the less than human, zombie-like laborer and the working human self. Nancy Harding argues that the experience of being at work is one in which the insistence on practising one's humanity always provides a counter-point to organisational demands.
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Inspired by the work of the philosopher Judith Butler, influenced by Marx's theory of alienation and intrigued by theories of death, this book develops an anti-methodological approach to studying working lives. Distinctions are drawn between labour (the tasks we do in our jobs) and work (self-making activities that are carried out at the workplace): between the less than human, zombie-like laborer and the working human self. Nancy Harding argues that the experience of being at work is one in which the insistence on practising one's humanity always provides a counter-point to organisational demands.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Studies in Management, Organizations and Society |
Release date | March 2013 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2011 |
Authors | Nancy Harding |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 204 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-57971-1 |
Barcode | 9780415579711 |
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LSN | 0-415-57971-6 |