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020			_a978-0-141-02209-3
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040			_aDDC _bEnglish _c0
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100			_aSennett, Richard
245			_aThe Craftsman
260			_bPenguin Books
300			_apg 326
500			_aPrologue: Man as His Own Maker PART ONE: Craftsmen 1. The Troubled Craftsman 19 The Workshop 53 3 Machines 81 4. Material Consciousness 119 PART Two: Craft 5. The Hand 149 6. Expressive Instructions 179 7. Arousing Tools 194 8. Resistance and Ambiguity 214 PART THREE: Craftsmanship 9. Quality-Driven Work 241 10. Ability 268 Conclusion: The Philosophical Workshop 286 Notes 297 Index 317
520			_aThe 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. Core Concepts • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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
650			_aCentre for Teaching and Learning
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