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Cubed

By Nikil Saval

A Secret History of the Workplace. Public Doubleday, 2014.

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Cubed

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An extensive social history of the office—from its beginnings in the 19th century, to the rise of shiny skyscrapers and beyond—and how workplaces reflect, and in turn impact, culture, politics, and attitudes about work.

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Who should read Cubed

Professionals • architects and city planners • social scientists • CEOs and managers • people who work in cubicles

About the author of Cubed

Nikil Saval is an accomplished editor, community organizer, and politician, who was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2020. Saval is a graduate of Columbia University and holds a PhD from Stanford University. Cubed is his first published book.

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