Culture of the Slow Social Deceleration in an Accelerated World |
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| Editor:
| Osbaldiston, Nick |
| Series title: | Consumption and Public Life Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-230-29976-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $151.95 |
Book Description:
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Across the world, there has been a growing dissatisfaction with the tempo of modern life. Described simply as the 'slow phenomenon', this volume explores this new brand of living that entails not simply slowing down but an embracing of alternative activities that promote meaning, thoughtfulness, engagement and authenticity.
Across the world, there has been a growing dissatisfaction with the tempo of modern life. Described simply as the 'slow phenomenon', this volume explores this new brand of living that entails not simply slowing down but an embracing of alternative activities that promote meaning, thoughtfulness, engagement and authenticity.