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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
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Book Summary
This non-fiction book offers a thoughtful examination of craftsmanship and the meaning of work. Rooted in hands-on experience as an electrician and mechanic, it challenges the idea that education should separate thinking from doing. It speaks to adults curious about the value of skilled manual labor, balancing a serious analysis with warmth and occasional humor.
Through accessible essays and real-world examples, the author argues for self-reliance and a rethinking of the knowledge economy. It probes how practical skill shapes judgment, identity, and life in an increasingly abstract world, offering a humane counterpoint to the push toward purely cognitive work.
The book presents its ideas as a blend of first-hand narrative, clear argument, and concrete observations from the workshop. Readers move through compact chapters that connect familiar tasks to larger questions about value, meaning, and the social worth of skilled labor, making theory feel tangible and relevant.
Concepts covered include craftsmanship, autonomy, problem-solving on the shop floor, the economics of skilled labor, and the relationship between hands-on competence and personal fulfillment. Learning feels accessible through vivid anecdotes and straightforward explanations that tie theory to everyday practice.
Readers finish with a refreshed understanding of work and a deeper appreciation for skilled trades. The book fosters curiosity, resilience, and a grounded sense of what it means to build, repair, and create in a modern world.
Product Details
Author
Matthew B. Crawford
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
256
Language
English
SKU
9780143117469
ISBN
9780143117469
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.46x13.46x1.75cm
Binding
Hardback
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