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In this provocative book, economist and work/life expert Robert Drago constructs a unique vision of the meaning of balance, unmasking the real reasons most Americans lead unbalanced lives. Sifting through the vast body of relevant research from a range of academic disciplines, including new findings from the author's own studies, Striking a Work, Family, Life examines the deeply held but unexamined beliefs about work, womanhood, and society that are responsible for our out-of-balance lives. In his optimistic final chapter, Drago calls on us to challenge those beliefs, and provides a road map for change. If we take this path, he argues, we will not only improve our life balance, but also address the nearly one-fifth of our population who require but do not receive adequate care, the "new gender gap" between women who care for others and women who succeed in high-powered careers, and even the rise in income inequality. With a forward by Juliet B. Schor , author of The Overworked The Unexpected Decline of Leisure .

Author

Robert W. Drago

Publisher

Boston, Mass.: Dollars & Sense

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9781878585622

Subjects

Sociology, Management, Social Science

Rating

2.7 / 5 (9 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14