{"product_id":"graceful-simplicity-the-philosophy-and-politics-of-the-alternative-american-dream-paperback","title":"Graceful Simplicity: The Philosophy and Politics of the Alternative American Dream - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJerome M. Segal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the United States' economic abundance, \"the good life\" has proved elusive. Millions long for more time for friends and family, for reading or walking or relaxing. Instead our lives are frantic, hectic, and harried. In \u003ci\u003eGraceful Simplicity, \u003c\/i\u003eJerome M. Segal, philosopher, political activist, and former staff member of the House Budget Committee, expands and deepens the contemporary discourse on simple living. He articulates his conception of a politics of simplicity-one rooted in beauty, peace of mind, appreciativeness, and generosity of spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGraceful Simplicity \u003c\/i\u003eis a marvelously textured analysis of the elusive ideal of simple living. For those eager to find a way to get off the 'more is better' treadmill, Jerome Segal offers insight and hope.... A must read.--David Shi, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Simple Life \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Segal articulates a message that is both revolutionary and just plain sensible--consume less and take time to enjoy life more. He rescues us from a consumerism gone haywire without advocating isolationism. In a new and better way we are still our brother's keeper.\"--Arlie Russell Hochschild, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Time Bind: When Work Becomes Home and Home Becomes Work \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Segal wants a political movement to create a functioning public sector, complete with universal health insurance and a sturdy safety net. Numerous and powerful interest groups will fight such reforms with bitter determination. But what could provide a better source of drama and adventure than the struggle to make the simpler life a viable option for all?\"--Barbara Ehrenreich, \u003ci\u003eCivilization \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerome M. Segal\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eAgency and Alienation: A Theory of Human Presence \u003c\/i\u003e(1991) and \u003ci\u003eCreating the Palestinian State: A Strategy for Peace \u003c\/i\u003e(1989), and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eNegotiating Jerusalem \u003c\/i\u003e(2000). He is Senior Research Scholar at the University of Maryland Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 289\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 8.98 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133463269511,"sku":"9780520236004","price":35.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/e2432a4d1f14b9f8a84d6a81e3887d21.webp?v=1732634542","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/graceful-simplicity-the-philosophy-and-politics-of-the-alternative-american-dream-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}