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In Praise of Slowness

Challenging the Cult of Speed

by Carl Honoré · 2005 · 336 pages

Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Cal Newport

About This Book

This book analyzes the global trend toward slowing down as a response to the obsession with speed in modern society. It explores various facets of the Slow Movement, including slow food, slow cities, and slow parenting, demonstrating how a balanced tempo can improve quality of life and productivity.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorSelf-ImprovementSociety & Politics

Topics

CommunicationHabitsMeditationMental ModelsProductivityResilience

Book Details

Published

2005

Pages

336

Language

en

ISBN

9780060750510

Audiobook Available

7h 38m
Narrated by Carl Honoré

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