Culture of the Slow: Social Deceleration in an Accelerated World

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 134933538X
• ISBN13: 9781349335381
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"