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Author Schwartz, Barry, 1946- author.

Title Why we work / Barry Schwartz.

Publication Info. New York : TED Books, Simon & Schuster, 2015.

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 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  658.314 SCHWARTZ    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  658.314 SCH    Check Shelf
 Granby, Main Library - Adult  158.7 SCH    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  158 SCHWARTZ    Check Shelf
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 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  658.314 SCH95    Check Shelf
Edition First TED Books hardcover edition.
Description 96 pages ; 19 cm
Note "A TED original"--Dust jacket.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-96).
Contents The crucial question -- The false rationale -- When work is good -- How good work goes bad -- The technology of ideas -- The future of work.
Summary An analysis of the purpose of work in people's lives demonstrates how work operates in American culture and how everyday people can find happiness in the workplace, explaining the importance of career goals.
Subject Work -- Philosophy.
Work -- Psychological aspects.
Job satisfaction.
Self-realization.
Happiness.
ISBN 9781476784861 (hardcover)
1476784868 (hardcover)
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