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Downshifting – koncepcja nowego stylu życia w małym mieście
Downshifting - the Concept of a New Way of Life in a Small Town

Author(s): Ewa Zadęcka
Subject(s): Social development, Rural and urban sociology, Economic development, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Instytut Badań Rynku, Konsumpcji i Koniunktur
Keywords: downshifting; voluntary simplicity; small town; Cittàslow; anti-consumption; sustainable development; Slow Life;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the this study is to present a new trend in lifestyle of the postmodern society defined by the term ‘downshifting’. The study also indicates the relation between downshifting and the so popular philosophy of Slow Life and the phenomenon of relocation to small towns, especially Cittàslow, being the aim of life search of the downshifters.

  • Issue Year: 363/2016
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 350-360
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish
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