At 05:11 AM 5/30/98 +0100, Robert Needham wrote:
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> I'm searching for recent empirically based literature that
>examines freedoms and constraints on fulfilling the need for
>self-realization (or self-actualization) in waged work (and perhaps
>unwaged domestic work),
This statement MAY be an oxymoron.
>and the impact that these freedoms and constraints
>have upon human well-being. By self-realization, I basically mean the
>development of human capacities in the course of achieving life plans.
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> Does anyone have any suggestions? If not, can you think of the
>names and locations of people who might be able to suggest something?
>There must be some sociologists/psychologist out there who might know of
>work on this topic.
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IMHO Dr Frithjof Bergmann of U of Michigan has done significant work in the
area you are investigating. He describes his vision as "New Work"
Some glimpses of his ideas may be had from the website
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/newwork
Colin Stark
