Time and Leisure

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This paper introduce, discusses and analyzes the book "Take Back Your Time: Fighting Overwork and Time Poverty in America" by John De Graaf. Specifically, the paper contains a summary of the critical concepts presented in this book. According to the paper, Americans work more than just about any other people on Earth and it affects everything from personal relationships to health and well-being.

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"One of the interesting aspects of this increased workload is the "work-and-spend" ethic that many Americans subscribe to. People work harder today, but consumerism is also at an all time high. Many Americans are obsessed with "stuff" - from the oversized SUV to new furniture, clothing, and thousands of other discretionary expenses that seem to have become a necessity in modern life. The society is based on this consumerism, and it begins at a very young age. Many people are working more hours because they have to in order to afford the accessories of life that have become somehow necessary. These can be anything from designer handbags to swimming pools, new cars, and fancy kitchen gadgets. Many people justify the money they spend on their long hours at work, which seems to turn into a vicious cycle that can never stop. It is an interesting concept and one that the reader must ponder in their own lives. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• De Graaf, J. (ed.). (2003). Take back your time: Fighting overwork and time poverty in America. San Francisco. Berrett- Koehler Publishers.

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