Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us

Hachette Books, New York. 2018. Hardcover. Stated First Edition October 2018 / First Printing by Line Number. Signed by the author on the second blank page. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Near Fine; light bumping to head and upper tips. DJ: Near Fine; NOT Price Clipped ($28.00); light bumping to head and upper tips. Yellow paper over boards with red overlay on the spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine. 259 pp 8vo. This book is a critique of how Silicon Valley's management fads, like "hustle culture," "disruption," and "team-building" exercises, have spread to other industries, creating a toxic and dehumanizing work environment for employees. The author argues that these practices, often disguised as innovation and wellness, have eroded the traditional social contract between employers and employees, leading to constant change, surveillance, and a focus on short-term metrics over human well-being. The book is a humorous yet harrowing exposé that calls for a return to more humane and sustainable business models. A clean very presentable copy.…