Sorrows Work (the School Life) - The Sorrows of Work (the School of Life)

Sorrows Work (the School Life)

Sorrows Work (the School Life) is a carefully selected piece from Somerset House Shop. Work can be a route to creativity, excitement and purpose. Nevertheless, many of us end up confused, discouraged and beaten by our working lives. The temptation is often just to blame ourselves, and to feel privately ashamed and guilty. However, as this book lucidly explains, there is a range of well-embedded and intriguing reasons why work proves demoralising, including the evolution of modern work, the role of technology and the mechanics of the economy. This surprisingly cheering book offers us an invigorating perspective over our working lives - and what we might do at times when our work challenges us almost unbearably. Chapters include: Specialisation Standardisation Commercialisation Competition Collaboration Equal Opportunity Meritocracy

Ideal for readers, collectors and anyone building a thoughtful art, design or culture library. Chosen for its connection to art, design, fashion and contemporary culture, this product works well as a considered present or as a distinctive addition to your own collection.

Shop Sorrows Work (the School Life) online for a product that reflects the creative spirit of Somerset House. The design, subject matter and presentation make it easy to enjoy at home, share with someone special, or keep as part of a wider collection of books, objects and accessories inspired by creative practice.

Each item in the shop is curated to sit alongside exhibitions, makers and cultural stories. Sorrows Work (the School Life) the Sorrows of Work (the School of Life) offers an accessible way to bring that point of view into everyday life, whether you are browsing for yourself, choosing a gift, or looking for something with a strong visual identity.