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ISBN. 978-1-5011-4331-1. Bullshit Jobs: A Theory is a 2018 book by anthropologist David Graeber that postulates the existence of meaningless jobs and analyzes their societal harm. He contends that over half of societal work is pointless and becomes psychologically destructive when paired with a work ethic that associates work with self-worth.
These people are caught in bullshit jobs. Graeber explores one of society’s most vexing and deeply felt concerns, indicting among other villains a particular strain of finance capitalism that betrays ideals shared by thinkers ranging from Keynes to Lincoln.
From David Graeber, the bestselling author of The Dawn of Everything and Debt —“a master of opening up thought and stimulating debate” (Slate)—a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs…and their consequences. Does your job make a meaningful contribution to the world?
Reviews. Are More and More People Working Meaningless Jobs? "In “Bull__ Jobs,” Graeber, an anthropology professor at the London School of Economics, applies a critical eye to the Western world of work, where, he says, companies pay people to carry out an endless array of tasks that make no meaningful contribution to society.
Bullshit Jobs: A Theory. David Graeber. Simon and Schuster, May 7, 2019 - Business & Economics - 368 pages. From bestselling writer David Graeber—“a master of opening up thought and...
David Graeber. Penguin Books Limited, May 15, 2018 - Business & Economics - 368 pages. 'Spectacular and terrifyingly true' Owen Jones. 'Thought-provoking and funny' The Times. Up to 40% of us...
These people are caught in bullshit jobs. Graeber explores one of society’s most vexing and deeply felt concerns, indicting among other villains a particular strain of finance capitalism that betrays ideals shared by thinkers ranging from Keynes to Lincoln.
