Being Alive

By D. Blustein. The Importance of Work in an Age of Uncertainty, 2019

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This chapter introduces the major premises and framework for this book, which posits that working has the capacity to provide people with a sense of aliveness and engagement. Yet, for many, it is a source of pain and anguish. The history of work within human evolution is presented along with an overview of how work has been understood in psychology and the social sciences. The premise that work is central to life is explored via narratives from participants in the Boston College Working Project. The material is complemented by a review of the meaning of working from a psychological perspective.

Subfields: Management Science and Operations Research

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