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Work: A History of How We Spend Our Time
Work: A History of How We Spend Our Time
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In Sapiens A Brief History of Humankind, Yuval Noah Harari explores the evolution of work and its profound impact on our lives. He challenges our basic assumptions about what work means and reveals how it has shaped our societies, our bodies, and our views on equality and time.
Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
In his groundbreaking work, Yuval Noah Harari offers a captivating exploration that challenges our fundamental assumptions about what work means. From the origins of life on Earth to our increasingly automated present, work has played a pivotal role in shaping our human experience. It gives us purpose, molds our values, determines our social status, and dominates our daily lives. However, this wasn't always the case. For the vast majority of our species' history, work held a radically different significance.
Harari delves into the historical roots of work, tracing its evolution from simple tasks to the complex systems that govern our societies today. He explores how work became the central organizing principle of our cultures, transforming our bodies, environments, and perspectives on equality and time. He also examines why, in a time of material abundance, we are working more than ever before.
Through his insightful analysis, Harari offers a fresh perspective on the role of work in our lives and challenges us to reevaluate our relationship with it. He argues that while work can bring great fulfillment and purpose, it can also be harmful to our physical and mental well-being. He suggests that we need to find a balance between work and other aspects of our lives, such as relationships, leisure, and self-care.
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the history, significance, and future of work. It is a thought-provoking and illuminating exploration that will leave readers questioning their own assumptions and seeking new ways to navigate the changing landscape of work in our modern world.
Weight: 822g
Dimension: 243 x 163 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526604996
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