Bibliograph

The amateur, the pleasures of doing what you love, by Andy Merrifield

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The amateur, the pleasures of doing what you love, by Andy Merrifield

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [207]-219)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The amateur

Oclc number

974566898

Responsibility statement

by Andy Merrifield

Sub title

the pleasures of doing what you love

Summary

In a modern world that has been taken over by experts and professionals, Andy Merrifield argues that we have lost our amateur spirit and need to rediscover the radical and liberating pleasure of doing things we love

Table Of Contents

Preface: feeling "more alive" -- Professionals and amateurs -- A question of faith -- The measure of knowledge -- City of amateurs -- Work in the Crystal Palace -- Professional democracy -- The genius of curiosity -- Hobby-horse -- The amateur revolution

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