Blood, Sweat & Tears (Cloth): The Evolution of Work

Title: Blood, Sweat & Tears (Cloth): The Evolution of Work Author: Richard Donkin ISBN: 9781587990762 Publisher: Texere Published: 2001 Binding: Hardcover Language: English Condition: Used: Near Fine F 1639239 Publisher Description: Work - a process as familiar to almost everyone as their daily routines - has changed radically in nature over the centuries. Most of these changes have involved revolutionary steps, influencing significantly the way people live and behave. Blood, Sweat & Tears is a history of work, from prehistoric times to the present day. It offers intelligent analyses of the individuals, assumptions, theories, developments, and practices that have so much changed work. Based on detailed research from around the world, the author examines early societies, slavery, and the influence of religion on work. The author controversially challenges the work ethic on behal