{"product_id":"craftsman-by-richard-sennett","title":"CRAFTSMAN by Richard Sennett","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eThe Craftsman\u003c\/em\u003e (2008), sociologist Richard Sennett presents a compelling meditation on the essential human impulse to \"do a job well for its own sake\"—what he calls craftsmanship. The book spans history and disciplines, from ancient Roman bricklayers and Renaissance artisans to modern-day chefs, programmers, and medical professionals, illustrating how true craftsmanship marries skill, commitment, and thoughtful judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eSennett argues against the tyranny of efficiency and mere productivity, emphasizing that crafting—and the willingness to spend time, learn through trial and error, and embrace ambiguity—can yield deeper satisfaction and well-being than purely outcome-driven work. He explores three foundational capacities of craftsmen: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003elocalizing\u003c\/strong\u003e (attending to material detail), \u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003equestioning\u003c\/strong\u003e (experimenting and reflecting), and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eopening up\u003c\/strong\u003e (adapting creatively beyond set procedures).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eSennett also reminds us that craftsmanship can go awry when detached from ethical reflection—recalling, for instance, the atomic scientists who took pride in their technical perfection even as it enabled mass destruction. Ultimately, the book is a call to restore the dignity of work through mindful, engaged making—a model for a more humane life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Sennett \u003c\/strong\u003e(b. 1943) is a renowned American sociologist and cultural analyst, currently Centennial Professor of Sociology at London School of Economics and Senior Fellow at Columbia University’s Center on Capitalism and Society. His scholarly career spans themes such as urban sociology, labor, and culture—most notably in works including \u003cem data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eThe Corrosion of Character\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eRespect\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eThe Culture of the New Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eSennett is known for his pragmatic, interdisciplinary approach—blending history, ethnography, philosophy, and personal experience (he began as a cellist before transitioning to academia). \u003cem data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eThe Craftsman\u003c\/em\u003e marks the opening of his \u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eHomo Faber\u003c\/strong\u003e trilogy—examinations of material culture that continue with \u003cem data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003eTogether\u003c\/em\u003e (2012) and \u003cem data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eBuilding and Dwelling\u003c\/em\u003e (2018). His profound influence spans both scholarly circles and public discourse, with honors from institutions like the British Academy and recognitions like the Hegel Prize and OBE\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":46698926080257,"sku":"35MH7X4OX-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/rs_117dbeee-72c2-4cea-9181-828f35473e80.jpg?v=1756982775","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/craftsman-by-richard-sennett","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}