Description: Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America Ever wondered who does the jobs that no one else wants to do? The ones that are essential but make you cringe just thinking about them? Well, Eyal Press dives deep into this very topic in his eye-opening book, Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America. This book is a must-read for anyone curious about the unseen and often morally troubling work that keeps our society running. One reader shared, "This book made me rethink everything I thought I knew about essential workers. It's both heartbreaking and enlightening." Press doesn't just talk about the jobs; he tells the stories of the people who do them. From drone pilots who carry out targeted assassinations to undocumented immigrants working in slaughterhouses, and guards in violent prisons, these are the folks doing society's dirty work. And guess what? These jobs come with a heavy price—psychological and emotional hardships like stigma, shame, PTSD, and moral injury. It's a tough read, but it's an important one. Featured Characters Meet Harriet Krzykowski, a mental health worker in a prison, and drone warriors who kill from thousands of miles away. These are just a few of the people whose lives Press explores in detail. Their stories are moving and sometimes harrowing, shedding light on the hidden costs of inequality in America. SpecificationsISBN-13: 9780374140182Publisher: Farrar, Straus and GirouxPublication Date: August 17, 2021Pages: 320Product Dimensions: 8.10(w) x 5.30(h) x 1.00(d) inchesKey FeaturesWinner of the 2022 Hillman Prize for Book JournalismExplores the moral and psychological toll of essential but morally compromised jobsHighlights the hidden costs of inequality in America So, if you're ready to challenge your views and learn about the hidden side of essential work, Dirty Work is the book for you. It's not just a read; it's an experience that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. What I Thought About This Item This book is a game-changer. It makes you think, it makes you feel, and it makes you question the world around you. Don't miss out on this powerful read!
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Brand: Eyal Press (Author)
Book Title: Dirty Work : Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Item Height: 1.1 in
Topic: Labor & Industrial Relations, Sociology / General, Industrial Health & Safety, Economic Conditions
Publication Year: 2021
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Business & Economics
Item Weight: 18.3 Oz
Author: Eyal Press
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6.3 in
Format: Hardcover
