Introduction: unemployment experiences -- The American chemistry game -- The chemistry game experience and self-blame -- A cross-national comparison: the Israeli specs game -- The specs game experience and system-blame -- A cross-class comparison: the blue-collar diligence game -- Conclusion: job-search games and unemployment experiences -- Appendix A: methodology -- Appendix B: notes on social games
Summary
Across the developed world, the experience of unemployment has become frighteningly common - and so are the seemingly endless tactics that job seekers employ in their quest for new work. This books delves beneath the staggering numbers to explore the world of job searching and unemployment across class and nation
