This Pathbreaking Book Explains Why, Contrary To All Expectations, Americans Are Working Harder Than Ever. The Author Presents The Astonishing News That Over The Past Twenty Years Our Working Hours Have Increased By The Equivalent Of One Month Per Year, A Dramatic Spurt That Has Hit Everybody: Men And Women, Professionals As Well As Low Paid Workers. Why Are We, Unlike Every Other Industrialized Western Nation, Repeatedly Choosing Money Over Time? And What Can We Do To Get Off The Treadmill? The Overworked American -- Time Squeeze: The Extra Month Of Work -- A Life At Hard Labor: Capitalism And Working Hours -- Overwork In The Household -- The Insidious Cycle Of Work-and Spend -- Exiting The Squirrel Cage. Juliet B. Schor. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 219-234) And Index. Choice Outstanding Academic Books And Nonprint Materials New York Times Book Review Notable Books Of The Year
Categories:
- Politics & Social Sciences
- Politics & Government
Publisher : Basic Books
Author : Schor, Juliet B.
Language : English
Edition : Edition Unstated
Published :1992-03-03
Number Of Pages : 272
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0465054331
ISBN-13 : 9780465054336
Item weight : 1.25 lb
Dimensions : 1.1 in x 6 in x 9.3 in
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