Book Review - John W. Budd. (2011). The Thought of Work. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press. 264 pages.
Document Type
Book Review
Publication Date
1-2012
Abstract
While work is something central to almost everyone, we probably give little thought to the various philosophical perspectives and theoretical concepts underpinning the notion. In asking my friends and colleagues what work means to them, I heard answers such as “it’s what I do so I can have fun and buy toys” and “I feel personally connected to my career and do this because I love it.” Those I talked to about the topic never quite addressed the numerous perspectives of work presented in the recent book by author and labor relations scholar John Budd, although their comments were related to many of his topics. In The Thought of Work, Budd outlines different conceptualizations and historical perspectives of work covering the many academic disciplines that address the concepts and applications of work.
Department
Psychology
Publication Title
Human Resource Management
Recommended Citation
Lassiter, A. L. R. (2012). John W. Budd, (2011), The Thought of Work, Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 264 pages. Human Resource Management, 51(1), 161-164. doi: 10.1002/hrm.21460
DOI
10.1002/hrm.21460
Link to Publisher Version (DOI)
Publisher's Copyright and Source
Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons. Article published by John Wiley & Sons in Human Resource Management, volume 51, issue number 1, January/February 2012, pages 161-164. Available online on January 26, 2011: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21460
