Jobs Are Not The Answer… But Then What Is?
SummaryText
This book puts the question of employment in the context of community development in various locations throughout North America. It aims to demonstrate why economic development, regional development, cultural development, or education, health or environmental issues, have to be examined in the broader context of the development of the entire community.
According to the author, the focus of "Jobs Are Not The Answer… But Then What Is?" is how to assist individuals, groups and communities to empower themselves to take control of their situation - be it social, cultural, environmental, or economic. "The theme that runs throughout the book is one of encouragement and hope for people to believe that they have the ability to do this for themselves and their community, even in what often seems like impossible circumstances."
From the Publisher
In Fortune magazine’s much anticipated review of companies around the country, businesses are rated according to benefits, salary, training budgets, work/life balance, and stock performance. At the end of the process, they list the 100 best companies to work for in the United States. They attempt to define that obscure thing that everybody is looking for – job satisfaction. Why are you happy to be at work, or, more often than not, why do you dread showing up each morning to do your job? Job satisfaction is an elusive and complex concept and many don’t know exactly what they are looking for. Help is now available in an ingenious new book titled Jobs Are Not the Answer... But Then What Is?
Author Angus MacIntyre has drawn from his own experiences to write this groundbreaking book that will encourage the reader to consider new and exciting options. Readers will benefit from Mr. MacIntyre’s extensive experience in changing jobs frequently and working at the community level. Also included are accounts from other people, just like you and I, who have experienced tremendously satisfying success in their search for meaningful work. You will be inspired to believe in your own ability to address complex community problems. The dialogue in the book will stimulate your curiosity and encourage you to think about important social and economic questions facing our society.
For any who are concerned and interested in the future of our country, and who want to find satisfaction and fulfillment in their vocation, Jobs Are Not the Answer… But Then What Is? is the book to read. Angus MacIntyre approaches many of the same subjects that other writers in economic development do, but he does so in a fresh, simple to understand manner that makes this book and the ideas in it friendly to all.
Click here and select "New Book" on the left-hand navigation bar to download this document in PDF format.
According to the author, the focus of "Jobs Are Not The Answer… But Then What Is?" is how to assist individuals, groups and communities to empower themselves to take control of their situation - be it social, cultural, environmental, or economic. "The theme that runs throughout the book is one of encouragement and hope for people to believe that they have the ability to do this for themselves and their community, even in what often seems like impossible circumstances."
From the Publisher
In Fortune magazine’s much anticipated review of companies around the country, businesses are rated according to benefits, salary, training budgets, work/life balance, and stock performance. At the end of the process, they list the 100 best companies to work for in the United States. They attempt to define that obscure thing that everybody is looking for – job satisfaction. Why are you happy to be at work, or, more often than not, why do you dread showing up each morning to do your job? Job satisfaction is an elusive and complex concept and many don’t know exactly what they are looking for. Help is now available in an ingenious new book titled Jobs Are Not the Answer... But Then What Is?
Author Angus MacIntyre has drawn from his own experiences to write this groundbreaking book that will encourage the reader to consider new and exciting options. Readers will benefit from Mr. MacIntyre’s extensive experience in changing jobs frequently and working at the community level. Also included are accounts from other people, just like you and I, who have experienced tremendously satisfying success in their search for meaningful work. You will be inspired to believe in your own ability to address complex community problems. The dialogue in the book will stimulate your curiosity and encourage you to think about important social and economic questions facing our society.
For any who are concerned and interested in the future of our country, and who want to find satisfaction and fulfillment in their vocation, Jobs Are Not the Answer… But Then What Is? is the book to read. Angus MacIntyre approaches many of the same subjects that other writers in economic development do, but he does so in a fresh, simple to understand manner that makes this book and the ideas in it friendly to all.
Click here and select "New Book" on the left-hand navigation bar to download this document in PDF format.
Languages
English
Number of Pages
204
Source
Email from Angus MacIntyre to The Communication Initiative on February 18 2005; Klog Centre website.