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Carrie M. Lane, "More Than Pretty Boxes: How the Rise of Professional Organizing Shows Us the Way We Work Isn't Working" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Sociology

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Empowering Through Organization

This chapter explores the crucial role of professional organizers in fostering independence among clients by teaching them valuable organizational skills. It also examines the emotional complexities of organizing, particularly in relation to hoarding, and critiques the media's portrayal of these professionals and their work.

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