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Introduction

This project asks the question "why work?" and aims to re-examine the role of work in our society. It explores the meaning, uses, development and future of work.

"Why work?" is a critique that forges a perspective which cuts through the smoke screen of various specialist concerns around work.

The role of work is re-examined to bring out the fundamental issues, often obscured and diffused by separated, isolated ideas of leisure, efficiency, careers, jobs creation, employment and unemployment.

Work is a science, a religion, a culture and a way of life. As a society only five per cent of work is productive or socially useful. And with leisure being so important, why are we working harder than ever?

For more information about "Why work?", please visit the project page.

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Credits

Producer: Mark Saunders, Chris Saunders, Siobhan Cleary
Original Format: colour, u-matic, 12 mins
Language versions: english

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