In his book, The Mind at Work, Mike Rose demolishes the long-held skeptical belief that blue-collar employees make up a less intelligent class. Rose demonstrates through his writings how waitresses encompass a powerful memory, how carpenters handle complex materials and structures, and hairstylists, electricians, and plumbers with their aesthetic and distinguishing sharpness. Through research and personal exploration of a variety of workplaces, Rose enriches the readers in the notion that cognitive ability: memory, perception, knowledge and judgement is evident daily in the work of blue-collar employees.
