challenging the cult of speed Honoré, Carl 1967- creator text bibliography nyu San Francisco] HarperSanFrancisco 2005 1st ed. monographic eng

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321 pages ; 21 cm. "The Slow philosophy can be summed up in a single word - balance. People are discovering energy and efficiency where we may have least expected - in slowing down." "In this engaging and entertaining exploration, award-winning journalist and rehabilitated speedaholic Carl Honore details our perennial love affair with efficiency and speed in a perfect blend of anecdotal reportage, history, and intellectual inquiry. In Praise of Slowness is the first comprehensive look at the worldwide Slow movements making their way into the mainstream - in offices, factories, neighborhoods, kitchens, hospitals, concert halls, bedrooms, gyms, and schools."--Jacket Introduction : Age of rage Do everything faster Slow is beautiful Food : turning the tables on speed ; Cities : blending old and new ; Mind/body : mens sana in corpore sano Medicine : doctors and patience Sex : a lover with a slow hand Work : the benefits of working less hard Leisure : the importance of being at rest Children : raising an unhurried child Conclusion : Finding the tempo giusto Carl Honoré. Originally published: 2004 Includes bibliographical references (p. 292-294) and index. Leisure Time management Slow life movement Gestión del tiempo Ocio Movimiento Slow Tiempo Aspectos psicológicos Calidad de vida Tiempo Aspectos sociales BJ 1498 H774i 2005 306 0060750510 9780060750510 OCO 040524 20241025113907.0 eng