Culture of the Slow Social Deceleration in an Accelerated World
Description
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.
Keywords
Social ScienceSociologyPolitical ScienceMedia StudiesAnthropologyCultural & SocialRegional StudiesSports & RecreationCultural & Social Aspects
2013Book
Author(s)Nicholas Osbaldiston
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230299764
LanguageEnglish
