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Bullshit Jobs

A Theory
By David Graeber
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Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber explores the phenomenon of meaningless jobs, examining why so many people feel their work is pointless. The book delves into the history and societal impact of these roles, providing insights into how this affects individuals and the broader economy. Graeber challenges conventional perceptions about work's inherent value and invites readers to rethink the purpose and structure of employment.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in modern employment culture and the existential questions surrounding seemingly pointless jobs. It offers a thought-provoking critique of the value and impact of work in contemporary society, blending anthropology and humour.

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From David Graeber, the bestselling author of The Dawn of Everything and Debt—"a master of opening up thought and stimulating debate" (Slate)—comes a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs and their consequences.

Does your job make a meaningful contribution to the world? In the spring of 2013, David Graeber asked this question in a playful, provocative essay titled "On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs." It went viral. After one million online views in seventeen different languages, people all over the world are still debating the answer.

There are hordes of people—HR consultants, communication coordinators, telemarketing researchers, corporate lawyers—whose jobs are useless, and, tragically, they know it. These people are caught in bullshit jobs.

Graeber explores one of society's most vexing and deeply felt concerns, indicting among other villains a particular strain of finance capitalism that betrays ideals shared by thinkers ranging from Keynes to Lincoln. "Clever and charismatic" (The New Yorker), Bullshit Jobs gives individuals, corporations, and societies permission to undergo a shift in values, placing creative and caring work at the centre of our culture. This book is for everyone who wants to turn their vocation back into an avocation and is "a thought-provoking examination of our working lives" (Financial Times).

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Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber is widely praised for its provocative exploration of modern work culture, particularly the existence of meaningless or unfulfilling jobs. Reviewers appreciate Graeber's engaging writing style and his ability to blend sociological theory with entertaining anecdotes. Critics often commend the book for sparking important conversations about job satisfaction and the nature of work in contemporary society, though some feel it leans heavily on anecdotal evidence. Overall, it is considered a thought-provoking read that challenges the status quo.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501143335

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 221.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 368

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Business & Entrepreneurship Career Development Company Culture & Human Resources David Graeber Education & Reference Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Productivity & Time Management Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

David Graeber (1961-2020) was a Professor of Anthropology at the London School of Economics. His bestselling books include The Dawn of Everything, cowritten with David Wengrow, and DEBT: The First 5,000 Years. He was a contributor to Harper's Magazine, The Guardian, and The Baffler.

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