The Story of Work
A New History of Humankind

This is a history of “work” by a Dutch labor historian. The time span covered is from the beginning until the present. That is where the subtitles “A New History of Humankind” comes from. This seems like a tall order. If work is not a truly global topic area, than I am unsure what would be. Perhaps......more

Fora da minha área de especialização, e talvez por isso nem sempre fácil de ler, este livro traça uma história geral do trabalho ao longo de séculos e em quase todas as geografias. Ao delinear genealogias das tipologias de trabalho e identificá-las com ideologias e desenvolvimento social, torna a an......more

Fascinating and useful information but delivered in a very dry and matter of fact style. There’s lots of good data, information and points about work its changes over the years and the implications for modern times. Just could do with being a bit more punchy.......more

An interesting book covering the history of work and the work environment through the ages from a worldwide perspective. It is the in-depth work of a historian and contrasts with the history of work by Suzman which I read recently and approaches the subject from an anthropological perspective. Unlik......more

Comprehensive, detailed and enlightening history of global work patterns and development. It takes us through early Hunter Gatherers, to farming, increased specialisation, the development of complex societies and cities, and onwards to the Market, monetisation, the Agrarian and Industrial revolution......more