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Making a Living, Making a Life : Work, Meaning and Self-Identity
by Sara James
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Overview
In a world in which individuals will undergo multiple career changes, is it possible any longer to conceive of a job as a meaningful vocation? Against the background of fragmentation and rationalisation of work, this book explores the significance and meaning of work in contemporary life, raising the question of whether people continue to feel motivated to dedicate their lives to their work, or must now look to other areas of life for meaning. Based on rich, in-depth interviews conducted with workers of different ages and across a broad range of occupations in the city of Melbourne, Making a Living, Making a Life reveals that work continues to be a source of pride, passion and purpose.
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- ISBN-13: 9781472484659
- ISBN-10: 1472484657
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publish Date: September 2017
- Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.83 pounds
- Page Count: 146
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