SEMINAR: The Toad Work - Integrated Human Studies seminar

“Why should I let the toad work / Squat on my life?” Philip Larkin In hunter/gatherer societies, around twenty hours a week was needed to acquire food and shelter to maintain bodily health, and the rest of the time was available for sleep, leisure, family life and cultural activity. What has driven us to work longer hours? How do our patterns of work affect us? Where is the leisure and prosperity promised by the technological revolution? How has globalisation affected our work life, and what is the role of unions this century? Prof Colin MacLeod introduces panellists Prof Rob Lambert, Dr Elliot Wood and SSTUWA president Anne Gisborne to discuss these questions. Audience members are invited to join in moderated discussion after the talks. There is no charge to attend; all are welcome.