Bullshit Jobs
by David Graeber
Taste attributes: documentarybusinessslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentaryinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeRealistic and fresh: a serious non-fiction book, intricate rather than simple. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.4 / 5
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About This Book
Bullshit Jobs: A Theory is a 2018 book by anthropologist David Graeber that argues the existence and societal harm of meaningless jobs. He contends that over half of societal work is pointless, which becomes psychologically destructive when paired with a work ethic that associates work with self-worth.
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- David Graeber
- Published
- 2018
- Pages
- 392
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