A Seventh Man: A Book of Images and Words about the Experience of Migrant Worker

Description: A Seventh Man by John Berger John Berger introduces a new edition of his seminal study of migrant workers, illustrated by photographer Jean Mohr. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why does the Western world look to migrant laborers to perform the most menial tasks? What compels people to leave their homes and accept this humiliating situation? In A Seventh Man, John Berger and Jean Mohr come to grips with what it is to be a migrant worker-the material circumstances and the inner experience-and, in doing so, reveal how the migrant is not so much on the margins of modern life, but absolutely central to it. First published in 1975, this finely wrought exploration remains as urgent as ever, presenting a mode of living that pervades the countries of the West and yet is excluded from much of its culture. Notes John Berger introduces a new edition of his seminal study of migrant workers, illustrated by photographer John Mohr. Author Biography Storyteller, novelist, essayist, screenwriter, dramatist and critic, John Berger is one of the most internationally influential writers of the last fifty years. His many books include Ways of Seeing, the fiction trilogy Into Their Labours, Here Is Where We Meet, the Booker Prize-winning novel G, Hold Everything Dear, the Man Booker-longlisted From A to X, and A Seventh Man. Review I admire and love John Bergers books. He writes about what is important, not just interesting-in contemporary English letters, he seems to be peerless; not since Lawrence has there been a writer who offers such attentiveness to the sensual world with responsiveness to the imperatives of conscience. He is a wonderful artist and thinker. -- Susan SontagThis book is ever more timely. -- Geoff DyerHis most remarkable book * Economist * Promotional New edition of this seminal exploration of migrant workers Review Text eoeI admire and love John Bergers books. He writes about what is important, not justinteresting-in contemporary English letters, he seems to be peerss&erless; not since Lawrencehas there been a writer who offers such attentiveness to the sensual world with responsivenessto the imperatives of conscience. He is a wonderful artist and thinker.e Review Quote "I admire and love John Bergers books. He writes about what is important, not just interesting--in contemporary English letters, he seems to be peerless; not since Lawrence has there been a writer who offers such attentiveness to the sensual world with responsiveness to the imperatives of conscience. He is a wonderful artist and thinker." --Susan Sontag "This book is ever more timely." --Geoff Dyer "His most remarkable book." -- Economist Details ISBN1844676498 Author John Berger Language English Edition 2nd Photographer Jean Mohr ISBN-10 1844676498 ISBN-13 9781844676491 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Short Title 7TH MAN 2/E Illustrations Yes Residence US Imprint Verso Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2010-10-18 UK Release Date 2010-10-18 Pages 248 Publisher Verso Books Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2010-10-18 DEWEY 331.544 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-09-23 Subtitle A Book of Images and Words about the Experience of Migrant Workers in Europe We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:33986265;

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