Alienation and Wellbeing
1st Edition
Published on 21. December 2023
170 pages
978-1-5292-1930-2 (ISBN)
Description
Marx argued that capitalist society acts against the core capacities, skills and talents of human beings, and that it also limits their realisation or channels them into activities related to profit rather than need.
Bringing Marx's theory of alienation forward to the present day, this book uniquely links it to health and well-being. Using case studies and vignettes of workers across different industries, it reveals their lived experiences, offering crucial insights into the insidious ways in which capitalism continues to damage human well-being.
This is a resounding call for how society can change for the better.
Bringing Marx's theory of alienation forward to the present day, this book uniquely links it to health and well-being. Using case studies and vignettes of workers across different industries, it reveals their lived experiences, offering crucial insights into the insidious ways in which capitalism continues to damage human well-being.
This is a resounding call for how society can change for the better.
Reviews / Votes
"Like previous scholars who generated rigorous analysis with valuable insights using historical materialism, Yuill productively applies a Marxist understanding to the wellbeing 'paradigm', demonstrating it's another case of the 'emperor's new clothes'." Gregor Gall, Universities of Glasgow and LeedsMore details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
Not illustrated
File size
0,88 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-5292-1930-2 (9781529219302)
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Chris Yuill
Alienation and Wellbeing
Book
12/2023
1st Edition
Bristol University Press
€114.50
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Content
Preface
1. What is Alienation?
2. Responding to Criticisms of Alienation Theory
3. Alienation and Wellbeing
4. Case Study: Social workers, the Compassionate Self, and Disappointed Jugglers
5. Is Alienation Theory Still Relevant?
6. Beyond Alienation?
1. What is Alienation?
2. Responding to Criticisms of Alienation Theory
3. Alienation and Wellbeing
4. Case Study: Social workers, the Compassionate Self, and Disappointed Jugglers
5. Is Alienation Theory Still Relevant?
6. Beyond Alienation?
