The Thomas, Keith 1933- editor text bibliography enk Oxford New York Oxford University Press c1999 1999 monographic eng

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xxiii, 618 pages ; 25 cm. An anthology exploring the nature of work and attitudes to it from God's first punishment to the present day. From the perspectives of theologians, economists, philosophers and social investigators, the book illustrates occupations, considers the meaning of work and how it has changed over time. Part I The nature of work: the primal curse; compensations and reward. Part II Kinds of work: woman's work and child labour; working the land and seas; all manner of occupations; head work. Part III The reform of work: dissatisfactions; life after work. edited by Keith Thomas. Includes bibliographical references and index. Work Trabajo HD 4901 O98 1999 306.3/6 0192142178 (alk. paper) 9780192142177 98036795 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0636/98036795-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0636/98036795-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0723/98036795-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0636/98036795-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0636/98036795-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0723/98036795-b.html DLC 980722 20250319171726.0 1199563 eng