Going Slow and Curvy: Understanding the Philosophy of the Cittaslow Slowcity Phenomenon

This book introduces readers to the concepts of sustainability and philosophy of slowness for the management of public entities such as cities or regions. While many urban communities face economic challenges that clearly show the limitations of growth and ever-increasing speed, this book explores an alternative, thought-provoking standpoint in five chapters. The first chapter explains the importance and essence of slowness, smallness and sustainability for public organizations, while the second addresses the concept of ℓ́ℓslow lifeℓ́ℓ in an emotional society. Chapter three examines the issue of ℓ́ℓslow managementℓ́ℓ and presents arguments for the value of small businesses as the true foundation of the economy. Chapter four rounds out the coverage with a focus on agriculture. Finally, in chapter five, the authors discuss the overall benefits of a ℓ́ℓslow and curvyℓ́ℓ management style in order to provide happiness, economic and social sustainability This book introduces readers to the concepts of sustainability and philosophy of slowness for the management of public entities such as cities or regions. While many urban communities face economic challenges that clearly show the limitations of growth and ever-increasing speed, this book explores an alternative, thought-provoking standpoint in five chapters. The first chapter explains the importance and essence of slowness, smallness and sustainability for public organizations, while the second addresses the concept of ĺlslow lifeĺl in an emotional society. Chapter three examines the issue of ĺlslow managementĺl and presents arguments for the value of small businesses as the true foundation of the economy. Chapter four rounds out the coverage with a focus on agriculture. Finally, in chapter five, the authors discuss the overall benefits of a ĺlslow and curvyĺl management style in order to provide happiness, economic and social sustainability Front Matter....Pages i-xi Slow, Small, and Sustainable....Pages 1-27 The Era of Sensibility and the Delicacy of a Slow Life....Pages 29-61 Slow Management and Small Businesses....Pages 63-92 The Slow Industry: Agriculture Revives Life....Pages 93-131 Capitalism, Manbonism, and Happiness....Pages 133-169 Back Matter....Pages 171-176