The Importance of Being Lazy

In Praise of Play, Leisure, and Vacation

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, History, Criticism, & Surveys
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Author: Al Gini ISBN: 9781135948931
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 1, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Al Gini
ISBN: 9781135948931
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 1, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

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.

 

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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.

 

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