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Sennett, Richard The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism 1998 Book Sennett Working Class, Work Ethic, American Context, New Economy, Corporation, Flexibility, Downsizing, Sociology
Citation Sennett, Richard 1998 Book Working Class Work Ethic American Context New Economy Corporation Flexibility Downsizing Sociology Sennett

The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism

by Sennett, Richard (1998)

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Working Class, Work Ethic, American Context, New Economy, Corporation, Flexibility, Downsizing, Sociology

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