The Craftsman (Record no. 3933)
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| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20260519100846.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 978-0-141-02209-3 |
| 028 ## - PUBLISHER NUMBER | |
| Source | amazon.in |
| Bill Number | IN-2586 |
| Bill Date | 30-04-2026 |
| Purchase Year | 2026 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | DDC |
| Language of cataloging | English |
| Transcribing agency | 0 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 601.22 |
| Item number | SEN |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Sennett, Richard |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Craftsman |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Penguin Books |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | pg 326 |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Prologue: Man as His Own Maker<br/>PART ONE: Craftsmen<br/>1. The Troubled Craftsman 19<br/>The Workshop 53<br/>3 Machines 81<br/>4. Material Consciousness 119<br/>PART Two: Craft<br/>5. The Hand 149<br/>6. Expressive Instructions 179<br/>7. Arousing Tools 194<br/>8. Resistance and Ambiguity 214<br/>PART THREE: Craftsmanship<br/>9. Quality-Driven Work 241 <br/>10. Ability 268<br/>Conclusion: The Philosophical Workshop 286<br/>Notes 297<br/>Index 317<br/> |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | The Craftsman by Richard Sennett explores the enduring human impulse to "do a job well for its own sake". The book argues that craftsmanship—whether practiced by a goldsmith, computer programmer, doctor, or parent—fosters deep ethical values, cognitive growth, and a profoundly fulfilling life far beyond mere financial reward. <br/>Core Concepts<br/>• The Desire to Excel: Sennett defines craftsmanship as the basic drive to master a skill and produce quality work simply because it is intrinsically valuable.<br/>• Connecting Head and Hand: The book emphasizes the synthesis between theory and practice. Sennett argues that modern society suffers from a disconnect between those who design and those who execute.<br/>• The Importance of Failure: Mastery requires both "good practice" and an optimal level of frustration. Mistakes and resistance from physical materials are essential for creativity and growth.<br/>• Material Consciousness: True craftsmen develop a deep, localized relationship with their tools and materials, prioritizing patience, focus, and the standards they set for themselves over pure market competition<br/><br/> |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Centre for Teaching and Learning |
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| Koha item type | Books |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | BSDU Knowledge Resource Center, Jaipur | General Stacks | 05/15/2026 | 1532.48 | 601.22 SEN | 019361 | 05/15/2026 | 1532.48 | 05/15/2026 | Books |