The Craftsman In his book, Richard Sennett examines the pursuit of craftsmanship as a way to give meaning to work and life. The book highlights how doing a job well for one’s own sake—and not merely as a means to an end—can enrich one’s work. With this, Sennett offers an inspiring perspective on what it truly means to be genuinely engaged in your work.
Description
Richard Sennett’s The Craftsman explores the concept of craftsmanship, which is above all about doing a job well for its own value. Sennett argues that pure competition offers no solution for the quality of work. By valuing craftsmanship, as in old trades and modern science, we can shape our commitment and skills in a deeper way. The book presents historical examples of tradespeople who do their work with care and technique, offering valuable insights into how to make use of talents and experience satisfaction. Sennett, known for his work in sociology, shows that a conscious approach to work helps strengthen our connection with our surroundings.
Product specifications
- Author: Richard Sennett
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Format: B-format paperback
- Publication date: 5 February 2009
- Number of pages: 336
- ISBN: 9780141022093
- Theme: Sociology: work and labour
- BISAC: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General
About the author
Richard Sennett’s previous publications include, The Fall of Public Man, The Corrosion of Character, Flesh and Stone and Respect. He was the founder and director of the New York Institute for the Humanities and is now a University Professor at New York University. In addition, he is an Academic Governor and Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics. Sennett has received the Amalfi and Ebert Prizes for sociology and, in 2006, the Hegel Prize from the city of Stuttgart.