Making Light Work

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An End to Toil in the Twenty-First Century

By David A. Spencer

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Making Light Work by David A. Spencer explores the transformative potential of technology in education, offering insights into how digital advancements can revolutionise learning experiences. The book delves into innovative methodologies and practical applications in teaching and learning, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by educators in the digital age. It's an essential read for anyone interested in the future of education and the role of technology in enhancing educational outcomes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring innovative approaches to modern education and the role of technology in enhancing learning experiences. It offers insightful perspectives on how new educational methods can empower students and educators alike, promoting a more engaging and effective learning environment.

Description

Is work a primordial curse? Or a spiritual calling? Or is it a tedious necessity that technology will abolish, freeing us to indulge lives of leisure?

In Making Light Work, David A. Spencer argues that work is only an alienating burden because of the nature of work under capitalism. He makes the case not for the abolition of work—which can remain a source of meaning and dignity—but for its lightening. Engaging with thinkers ranging from Marx and William Morris to Keynes and Graeber, he rejects the idea that high-quality work can only be open to a few while the majority are condemned to menial tasks, and sets out an agenda for shortening the working week while also making work a site of creativity, usefulness and joy for all.

This erudite book sets out a compelling agenda for radical change. It’s essential reading for anyone interested in the future of their work.

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Making Light Work by David A. Spencer is praised for its insightful and visionary approach towards reimagining work to make it less burdensome and more meaningful. Reviewers commend the book's bold arguments and its grounding in the ideas of thinkers like Marx and Morris, noting its potential to inspire contemplation on the future of work.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509548637

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

David A. Spencer is Professor of Economics and Political Economy at the University of Leeds.