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A cultural history of work in the Medieval Age / edited by Valerie L. Garver.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Work--History.
- Work.
- Civilization, Medieval.
- Agricultural laborers--History.
- Agricultural laborers.
- Labor--History.
- Labor.
- Technological innovations--History.
- Technological innovations.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiv, 213 pages) : illustrations, portraits
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2018.
- Summary:
- "Work was central to medieval life. Religious and secular authorities generally expected almost everyone to work. Artistic and literary depictions underlined work's cultural value. The vast majority of medieval people engaged in agriculture because it was the only way they could obtain food. Yet their work led to innovations in technology and production and allowed others to engage in specialized labor, helping to drive the growth of cities. Many workers moved to seek employment and to improve their living conditions. For those who could not work, charity was often available, and many individuals and institutions provided forms of social welfare. Guilds protected their members and created means for the transmission of skills. When they were not at work, medieval Christians were to meet their religious obligations yet many also enjoyed various pastimes. A consideration of medieval work is therefore one of medieval society in all its creativity and complexity."
- Contents:
- 1. The economy of work
- 2. Picturing work
- 3. Work and workplaces
- 4. Workplace cultures
- 5. Work, skill, and technology
- 6. Work and mobility
- 7. Work and society
- 8. The Political culture of work
- 9. Work and leisure.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Electronic reproduction. London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2018 dcunns
- ISBN:
- 9781350078239 (online)
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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