The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

Description

Why do so many of us love or hate our work? How has it come to dominate our lives? And what should we do about it? Work makes us. Without it we are at a loss; in work we hope to have a measure of control over our lives. Criss-crossing the world to visit workplaces and workers, this title explores our love-hate relationship with our jobs.

Reviews

'De Botton's wit and powers of ironic observation are on display throughout what is a stylish and original book. The workplace brings out the best in his writing' - Sunday Times 'Timely, wonderfully readable. De Botton has pretty much got to the bottom of the subject' - Spectator 'Terribly funny, touches us all' - Daily Mail 'Brilliant, enormously engaging' - Guardian

Author description

Alain de Botton is the author of bestselling books including The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel, How Proust Can Change Your Life and Essays in Love. His work has been published in twenty-five countries. Born in 1969, he lives in London, where he helped set up the School of Life.

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9780141027913
• Publisher : Penguin Books Ltd
• Imprint : Penguin Books Ltd
• Publication date : February 2010
• Dimensions : 196mm X 133mm X 22mm
• Produced in : United Kingdom
• Availability date : March 2010
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Pages : 336
• Dewey classification : 306.301
• Bind : Paperback
• Author : Alain de Botton