Intelligent Hands : Why making is a skill for life by Jay Blades MBE 9781739316020

Intelligent Hands : Why making is a skill for life

£19.99 GBP
£19.99 GBP
In recent times, we've witnessed a troubling shift away from hands-on learning in...
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In recent times, we've witnessed a troubling shift away from hands-on learning in our educational institutions. Craft and creative subjects have been sidelined in schools, whilst universities have pivoted towards theoretical models. The result? Young people are oblivious to the myriad opportunities in craft-based careers, and graduates find themselves woefully unprepared for the practical demands of their chosen fields.

Intelligent Hands delves into this perplexing state of affairs, exploring the historical roots of our current predicament and championing the vital importance of manual skills in education and lifelong learning. The authors embark on a crusade to enlighten the uninformed and challenge the sceptics who dismiss craft as mere hobby or deem manual labour beneath intellectual pursuits.

This compelling work serves as a treasure trove of information for educators, policymakers, and craft enthusiasts alike. It distils a wealth of research from diverse fields into an accessible format, making a compelling case for the integration of physical and conceptual learning. The book also features ten inspiring personal accounts of individuals whose lives have been enriched through hands-on work.

Divided into three sections, Intelligent Hands examines the historical schism between physical labour and academic study, our growing disconnection from the materials that surround us, and the crucial role of crafts and creativity in education for all, not just those deemed less academically inclined. In essence, it posits that the act of making is an indispensable life skill, challenging us to reconsider the value we place on practical abilities in our increasingly digital world.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781739316020
Book Author: Jay Blades MBE
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Quickthorn
Book Publisher: Quickthorn
Book Dimensions: 169 x 240 x 10 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-09-08
Book Pagination: 144 pages
Book Weight: 266g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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