Culture of the Slow

Culture of the Slow
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 267
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ISBN-10 : 9781137319449
ISBN-13 : 1137319445
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Book Synopsis Culture of the Slow by : N. Osbaldiston

Download or read book Culture of the Slow written by N. Osbaldiston and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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