The Importance of Being Lazy 1st Edition

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Drawing upon in-depth case studies of vacation habits and the observations of philosophers, writers, and sociologists such as Aristotle, Mark Twain and Thorstein Veblen, Al Gini argues why vacations are so venerated and why 'doing nothing' is a fundamental human necessity. From shopping sprees and extreme sports to the ultimate vacation - retirement - The Importance of Being lazy demonstrates that without true leisure, we are diminished as individuals and as a society. Read more

ISBN10 0415978696
ISBN13 978-0415978699
Edition 1st
Language English
Publisher Routledge
Dimensions 5.43 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches
Item Weight 8 ounces
Print length 194 pages
Publication date May 9, 2003

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