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Author Rasmussen, Pernille.

Title When work takes control : the psychology and effects of work addiction / Pernille Rasmussen ; [translated by Susie Daugaard Hansen].

Publication Info. London : Karnac Books, 2008.

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 140 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
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Note "First published as 'Når arbejdet tager magten in 2005 by Hans Reitzels Publishers, Copenhagen"--Title page verso.
Originally published in Danish.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-135) and index.
Contents COVER; CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; PREFACE; CHAPTER ONE Introduction; CHAPTER TWO Work: curse or blessing?; CHAPTER THREE What is work addiction?; CHAPTER FOUR What causes work addiction?; CHAPTER FIVE What happens when work takescontrol?; CHAPTER SIX What can we do if our worktakes control of us?; CHAPTER SEVEN Will work control us in the future?; REFERENCES; INDEX.
Summary The purpose of this book is to explain, first, what happens when we become too involved in our work, and, second, how we avoid being controlled by our work and how we prevent family members, friends, colleagues, or employees from being so. In addition, it is hoped that the book will help bring about a debate about our work habits and initiate thought and discussion about our values and how much space work should be allowed to take up in our lives. The book is addressed to everyone who deals with the psychological working environment, among them business managers and counsellors who treat peopl.
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Subject Workaholism.
Workaholism.
Quality of life.
Quality of life.
Quality of work life.
Quality of work life.
Work and family.
Work and family.
Behavior, Addictive.
Work -- psychology.
Quality of Life.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Hansen, Susie Daugaard.
Added Title Når arbejdet tager magten. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2010077528
Other Form: Print version: Rasmussen, Pernille. Når arbejdet tager magten. English. When work takes control. London : Karnac Books, 2008 9781855755932 (DLC) 2009286079 (OCoLC)267155035
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