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The Importance of Being Lazy - In Praise of Play, Leisure and Vacations

 

Author draws on studies of Americans' vacation habits to show why 'doing nothing' is a fundamental human necessity. Argues that as a culture whose mythology is steeped in the hard work and accomplishments of our pioneering forebearers, we know how to work hard but not how to play; and what we really need is some time off.

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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