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Book Synopsis: A timely manifesto for a feminist post-work politics. Does it ever feel like you have no free time? You come home after work and instead of finding a space of rest and relaxation, you’re confronted by a pile of new tasks to complete – cooking, cleaning, looking after the kids, and so on.
In this ground-breaking book, Helen Hester and Nick Srnicek lay out how unpaid work in our homes has come to take up an ever-increasing portion of our lives – how the vacuum of free time has been taken up by vacuuming. Examining the history of the home over the past century – from running water to white goods to smart homes – they show how repeated efforts to reduce the burden of this work have faced a variety of barriers, challenges, and reversals.
Charting the trajectory of our domestic spaces over the past century, Hester and Srnicek consider new possibilities for the future, uncovering the abandoned ideas of anti-housework visionaries and sketching out a path towards real free time for all, where everyone is at liberty to pursue their passions, or do nothing at all. It will require rethinking our living arrangements, our expectations and our cities.
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Are you tired of coming home after work only to be bombarded with a never-ending to-do list? It's time to reclaim your free time and take control of your life. Introducing "After Work: A History of the Home and the Fight for Free Time" - a groundbreaking book by Helen Hester and Nick Srnicek.
In this eye-opening manifesto, Hester and Srnicek delve into the hidden realities of unpaid work within our homes. They reveal how the demands of cooking, cleaning, and childcare have eroded our precious leisure time, leaving us feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. But don't despair! This book charts the history of the home over the past century, highlighting the struggles and triumphs in reducing the burden of domestic chores.
From the advent of running water to the convenience of smart homes, "After Work" uncovers the barriers that have hindered our pursuit of genuine free time. Hester and Srnicek explore forgotten concepts from anti-housework visionaries, presenting new possibilities for the future. Imagine a world where everyone has the freedom to follow their passions or simply do nothing at all, without the constraints of household responsibilities.
This book calls upon us to rethink our living arrangements, adjust our expectations, and reimagine our cities. It's a timely wake-up call that challenges the status quo and empowers us to demand change. Don't let your precious moments slip away - take the first step towards a liberated and fulfilling life. Join the movement today and unlock your path to true free time.
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