The Importance of Being Lazy
In Praise of Play, Leisure, and Vacation
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:27th Apr '06
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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.
'The Importance of Being Lazy solidifies Al Gini's reputation as a leading philosopher of contemporary American culture.'- Ronald M. Green, Ethics Institute, Dartmouth College, USA
'Finally - a book written around the thesis that "doing nothing" is one of life's necessities!' - Publishers Weekly
'Gini is so persuasive I kept putting the book down to go play!'- Chicago Tribune
'Finally - a book written around the thesis that "doing nothing" is one of life's necessities!' - Publishers Weekly
'Gini is so persuasive I kept putting the book down to go play!'- Chicago Tribune
'The Importance of Being Lazy solidifies Al Gini's reputation as a leading philosopher of contemporary American culture.'- Ronald M. Green, Ethics Institute, Dartmouth College, USA
'Al Gini's poignant insights and sharp wit help us peel back the many complicated layers of our work-a-day routines to uncover what life's really all about: recess!'- Chicago Public Radio
'Wonderfully entertaining, informative, and thought-provoking...a delight to read.'- Allan Cox, Confessions of a Corporate Headhunter
ISBN: 9780415978699
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 360g
192 pages