Human Work

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gilman, Charlotte Perkins, 1860-1935

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Human Work" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a sociological study written in the early 20th century. The text explores the complexities of human social structures and economic processes, focusing on the nature of work and its implications for society. Gilman argues that societal misapprehensions about work and human relationships have led to significant pain and suffering, which can be alleviated through greater understanding and revaluation of labor. The beginning of "Human Work" establishes the premise that social phenomena are crucial yet often poorly understood aspects of modern life. Gilman discusses the persistent human suffering caused by false social concepts and emphasizes the need for a more scientific approach to sociology. She critiques common beliefs about economics and work, asserting that many social problems stem from outdated ideas about labor and human nature. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the economic processes at play in society, laying the foundation for how these ideas will unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Introductory

Man as a factor in social evolution

Concept and conduct

Some false concepts

The nature of society

The social soul

The social body

The nature of work

Specialisation

Production

Distribution

Consumption

Our position to-day

The true position.

Credits:

Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-12-21