The Momentous, Uneventful Day

Introducing 'The Momentous, Uneventful Day' by Gideon Haigh, a thought-provoking trade paperback that delves into the evolving nature of office life in the wake of COVID-19. This insightful book explores whether the pandemic has marked the end of traditional office spaces or heralded a new era for flexible working environments. With a keen eye on the ambivalence surrounding office work, Haigh reflects on our historical and contemporary relationships with the workplace, infused with rich references from literature, film, and corporate history. Spanning 144 pages, this engaging read invites readers to contemplate how our concepts of work and the office have changed and will continue to evolve in the twenty-first century. Perfect for those intrigued by the future of work, 'The Momentous, Uneventful Day' serves as a critical companion in understanding the dynamic dialogue about offices today. This brand-new trade paperback from Scribe Publications is a must-have for anyone seeking to grasp the cultural implications of working from home versus in-office collaboration. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your order, making it easy to add this essential title to your collection. Note that combined shipping is not available for this product. Act now, and gain insights into our shifting work landscapes with this informative, enlightening book.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922310491
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 144


Description:
Has COVID-19 ushered in the end of the office? Or is it the office's final triumph?

For decades, futurologists have prophesied a boundaryless working world, freed from the cramped confines of the office. During the COVID-19 crisis, employees around the globe got a taste of it. Confined by lockdown to their homes, they met, mingled, collaborated, and created electronically. At length, they returned to something approaching normality. Or had they glimpsed the normal to come?

In The Momentous, Uneventful Day, Gideon Haigh reflects on our ambivalent relationship to office work and office life, how we ended up with the offices we have, how they have reflected our best and worst instincts, and how these might be affected by a world in a time of contagion. Like the factory in the nineteenth century, the office was the characteristic building form of the twentieth, reshaping our cities, redirecting our lives. We all have a stake in how it will change in the twenty-first.

Enlivened by copious citations from literature, film, memoir, and corporate history, and interspersed with relevant images, The Momentous, Uneventful Day is the ideal companion for a lively current debate about the role offices will play in the future.

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