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- Triumph of Emptiness : Consumption, Higher Education, and Work Or
- ISBN
- 9780199660940
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In this book, Mats Alvesson aims to demystify some popular and upbeat claims about a range of phenomena, including the knowledge society, consumption, branding, higher education, organisational change, professionalisation, and leadership. He contends that a culture of grandiosity is leading to numerous inflated claims. We no longer talk about plans but strategies. Supervisors have been replaced by managers. Goods have become brands. Wealthy countries try to show that they are knowledge societies through mass higher education but with limited effect on real qualifications or qualified job opportunities for graduates. The book views the contemporary economy as an economy of persuasion, where firms and other institutions increasingly assign talent, energy, and resources to rhetoric, image, branding, reputation, and visibility. Using a wide range of empirical examples to illuminate the realms of consumption, higher education, organisation, and leadership, this provocative and engaging book challenges established assumptions and contributes to a critical understanding of society as a whole.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13
9780199660940
eBay Product ID (ePID)
148881972
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
254 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
The Triumph of Emptiness: Consumption, Higher Education, and Work Organization
Publication Year
2013
Subject
Sociology, Education
Type
Study Guide
Subject Area
Organizational Sociology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
245 mm
Item Weight
582 g
Item Width
161 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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- 3***3- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAn excellent eBay seller. Great communication. They worked with me to ensure a great experience. The book I bought was all better than described, packed very well and securely, and shipped fast. The asked amount was a very fair market value. I would highly recomment this seller, and would not hesitate to order from them again. Thank you!Photography: Going Film Pro I: Revisiting the Nikon F4, Brand New, Free P&P i... (#405250928237)
- t***r (1864)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseIt was ordered 19th May and item stated it would take a few days but arrived 30th May with 48 hr Royal Mail tracking??? The postage location was in UK but came from the USA luckily it arrived in time as a present so just be mindful if need it quickly. Otherwise item as described and good price would recommend and purchase from again.
- t***i (320)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem arrived in perfect condition, well packaged and sealed up brand new. Amazing price compared to everywhere else I had looked. After waiting a few days for delivery info, the item arrived on the first day of the week they specified. This turned out to be a top quality item and a fantastic purchase, can only thank this seller for an outstanding experience and the opportunity to grab something I was struggling to find anywhere else and especially at the price they offered it. Cheers!