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ON THE JOB: ENCY OF UNIQUE OCCUPATIONS AROUND THE WORLD

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<p>It's not surprising that the first question we are asked by strangers often has to do with what we do for a living. It's another way of asking, "Who are you, and what are you about?" But what happens when the answer to that question is "I am a gondolier" or "I am an Instagram influencer?" This book tries to answer that question, focusing on approximately 100 unusual occupations around the world.<br><br>Arranged alphabetically, entries define the jobs and detail their historical, social, and cultural significance. Entries also examine where the job is located, how it came to be, how people get into the position, and what the economic and future outlook is for that job. While the entries focus on contemporary jobs, the encyclopedia also includes sidebars that highlight unique jobs from history to give the reader a sense of how unusual (and often terrible!) some jobs once were. Students will find this book useful in looking at cultures around the world.</p>

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Alphabetical List of Entries.
Topical List of Entries.
Geographical List of Entries.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
1: Alligator Wrestler (Southeastern United States).
2: Animal Talent Agent (United States).
3: Anthrozoologist (Global).
4: Astrologer (Global).
5: Background Artist (Global).
6: Bathroom Attendant (Global).
7: Belly Dancer (Global).
8: Big Man (Melanesia, South America).
9: Bike Fisherman (Netherlands).
10: Bounty Hunter (United States).
11: Bruja (Latin America).
12: Budtender (United States).
13: Bullfighter (Spain, Portugal, Latin America, France).
14: Burial Bead Maker (South Korea).
15: Car Jockey (Indonesia).
16: Car Watchman (Costa Rica).
17: Caricature Artist (Global).
18: Chicken Sexer (Japan, Great Britain, United States).
19: Competitive Eater (United States).
20: Corporate Anthropologist (United States).
21: Crime Scene Cleaner (United States, Canada, Australia, Great Britain).
22: Culinary Historian (Global).
23: Cult Leader (Global).
24: Dabbawala (India).
25: Deer Urine Collector (United States).
26: Ear Cleaner (India, Japan, China).
27: Equine-Assisted Therapist (Global).
28: Ethical Hacker (Global).
29: Executioner (Global).
30: Exorcist (Global).
31: Facebook Content Moderator (Global).
32: Fantasy Coffin Maker (Ghana).
33: Feng Shui Consultant (China, United States).
34: Food Taster (Global).
35: Fortune Cookie Writer (United States).
36: Garbage Detective (Germany, Switzerland, Wales).
37: Geoduck Farmer (United States, Canada).
38: Ghost Hunter (Global).
39: Golf Ball Diver (United States).
40: Gondolier (Italy).
41: Google Street View Driver (Global).
42: Graffiti Artist (Global).
43: Griot (West Africa).
44: Guide Dog Trainer (Global).
45: Hand Model (Global).
46: Insect Farmer (Global).
47: Instagram Influencer (Global).
48: License Plate Blocker (Iran).
49: Love Hotel Operator (Japan).
50: Mahout (Southeast Asia, South Asia).
51: Matchmaker (India, Pakistan, China, Japan).
52: Mime or Clown (Global).
53: Mohel (Global).
54: Mourner (Sub-Saharan Africa, Great Britain, China, India, Ireland).
55: Mystery Shopper (Global).
56: Organ Harvester (Global).
57: Pallet Recycler (Global).
58: Panda Nanny (China).
59: Pet Cemetery Operator (Global).
60: Pet Taxidermist (United States).
61: Pirate (South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, China, Caribbean).
62: Polygraph Examiner (Global).
63: Porn Star (Global).
64: Professional Foreigner (China).
65: Professional Line Stander (United States, Australia, Europe).
66: Professional Television Watcher (North America).
67: Psychic (Global).
68: Ravenmaster (Great Britain).
69: Rental Boyfriend (Japan).
70: Rental Paparazzo (United States, Great Britain).
71: Rickshaw Driver (Global).
72: Roadkill Cleaner (United States, Great Britain).
73: Rodeo Performer (United States, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada).
74: Rose Parade Float Builder (United States).
75: Saturation Diver (Global).
76: Scooter Charger and Retriever (United States).
77: Sex Worker (Global).
78: Sideshow Freak (United States, Great Britain, Australia).
79: Sloth Nanny (Costa Rica).
80: Snake Milker (United States).
81: Standardized Patient (United States).
82: Sugar Painter (China).
83: Surrogate (Global).
84: Traditional Healer (Global).
85: Train Pusher (Japan, China, Spain).
86: Ufologist (Global).
87: Victim Advocate (United States, Europe, Australia).
88: Wedding Guest (Korea, Japan).
89: Witch Hunter (Papua New Guinea, Sub-Saharan Africa).
90: World of Warcraft Gold Farmer (China, South Korea).
91: YouTube Celebrity (Global).
Bibliography.
Index.
About the Author.

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