Go Slow and Curvy

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 slow life in an emotional society. Chapter three examines the issue of slow management 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 slow and curvy management style in order to provide happiness, economic and social sustainability.

Presents an introduction into the philosophy and motivation of slow city campaigns Combines sustainable public management and tourism Encourages the application of the philosophy of slowness into business and management

Autorentext

Professor Dehyun Sohn is one of the leading tourism scholars in Korea and introduces the Cittaslow management to Korea. He leads the National Cittaslow Corea Network and is vice president of Cittaslow International.

Dr. Hee-jung Jang is a professor at Silla University, Korea and a member of the Cittaslow International Scientific Committee.

Dr.Timothy Jung is a professor at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK and a director of Creative Augmented Realities Hub. He is an explorer, who investigates the harmony between digital technologies and the cittaslow movement.

Inhalt
Slow - Small - Sustainable.- The era of sensibility and the delicacy of a slow life.- Slow management and small businesses.- The slow industry - Agriculture revives life.- Capitalism, Manbonism and happiness.