The Case for Working with Your Hands

Matthew B. Crawford, promovierter Philosoph und Motorradmechaniker, studierte politische Philosophie an der University of Chicago und war dort Fellow am Commitee on Social Thought. Zurzeit lehrt er am University of Virginia s Institute of Advanced Studies in Culture und arbeitet als Motorradmechaniker in seiner eigenen Reparaturwerkstatt Shockoe Moto in Richmond, Virginia.

The best book I have read for ages ... a profound exploration of modern education, work and capitalism ... I happen to know it is in [Education Secretary] Mr Gove's in-tray ... its analysis applies with horrible precision to our education system -- Matthew D'ancona Telegraph A philosophy of how life should be lived, how children should be educated and how economies should be run ... Full of interesting stories and thought-provoking apercus enlivened with humour ... Important, memorable and enjoyable -- Louis De Bernieres The Times A next-generation Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance to rally the millions who feel emotionally disconnected from work Financial Times Persuasive and timely The Times A powerful new book -- David Willetts, Universities And Science Minister Telegraph A deep exploration of craftsmanship by someone with real hands-on knowledge. Quirky, surprising and moving -- Richard Sennett A stunning indictment of the modern workplace ... Crawford points in the direction of a richer, more fulfilling way of life. This is a book that will endure -- Reihan Salam The Atlantic A beautiful little book about human excellence New York Times A superb combination of testimony and reflection, and you can't put it down -- Harvey Mansfield, Professor Of Government At Harvard A bestseller in the United States, but its critique of 'post-industrial' capitalism is equally pertinent here ... Will be enjoyed for its iconoclasm, swagger and dry humour Telegraph No one who cares about the future of human work can afford to ignore this book -- Jackson Lears, Editor Of Raritan A masterpiece filled with surprises Dallas Morning News The best self-help book that I've ever read. Kind of like Heidegger and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Slate A breakout success ... touched a big nerve, quickly becoming a national best seller and generating widespread publicity New York Times A surprise hit ... Americans, perhaps, have found their guide Financial Times While the specifics