My Account Log in

2 options

Bait and switch : the (futile) pursuit of the American dream / Barbara Ehrenreich.

Lippincott Library HD5708.55.U6 E47 2005
Loading location information...

Available This item is available for access.

Log in to request item
LIBRA - Special HD5708.55.U6 E47 2005
Loading location information...

Available in person This item can be accessed at the library reading room.

Request an item

Access options

Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Ehrenreich, Barbara.
Contributor:
Gotham Book Mart Collection (University of Pennsylvania)
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Downward mobility (Social sciences).
United States.
Displaced workers--United States.
Displaced workers.
White collar workers--United States.
White collar workers.
Job hunting--United States.
Job hunting.
Downward mobility (Social sciences)--United States.
Penn Provenance:
Gotham Book Mart (former owner) (Gotham Book Mart Collection copy)
Physical Description:
237 pages ; 22 cm
Edition:
First edition.
Place of Publication:
New York : Metropolitan Books, 2005.
Summary:
The bestselling author of "Nickel and Dimed" goes back undercover to enter the world of the white-collar unemployed. As Ehrenreich discovers, there are few social supports for these newly disposable workers--and little security even for those who have jobs.
Contents:
Finding a coach in the land of OZ
Stepping out into the world of networking
Surviving boot camp
The transformation
Networking with the Lord
Aiming higher
In which I am offered a "job"
Downward mobility.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Local Notes:
Gotham Book Mart Collection copy has dustjacket retained.
ISBN:
0805076069
OCLC:
58985721
Publisher Number:
9780805076066

The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.

My Account

Shelf Request an item Bookmarks Fines and fees Settings

Guides

Using the Library Catalog Using Articles+ Library Account