David Frayne
What’s inside
David Frayne critically examines the centrality of work in modern life, advocating for a reimagined work ethic emphasizing leisure and autonomy.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the cultural importance of work
- Considering alternative lifestyles valuing leisure
- Critiquing the current capitalist work structure
- Exploring personal and societal impacts of resisting work
Key Points
- Challenging the Work Ethic
- The Cultivation of Leisure
- Autonomy versus Labor
- The Role of Technology in Work
- Resisting Capitalism’s Work Mandate
- Reimagining a Post-Work Society
- Personal Narratives of Work Refusal
Who’s it For
- Social theorists
- Labor activists
- Sociologists
- Philosophers
- Anti-capitalists
- General readers interested in work-life balance
About the author
David Frayne is an insightful social researcher, focusing on critical studies of consumerism and work.