CD Audiobook
The wisdom of frugality [sound recording] : [why less is more - more or less] / Emrys Westacott.
"In this book, Emrys Westacott examines why, for more than two millennia, so many philosophers and people with a reputation for wisdom have been advocating frugality and simple living as the key to the good life. He also looks at why most people have ignored them, but argues that, in a world facing environmental crisis, it may finally be time to listen to the advocates of a simpler way of life. The Wisdom of Frugality explores what simplicity means, why it's supposed to make us better and happier, and why, despite its benefits, it has always been such a hard sell. The book looks not only at the arguments in favor of living frugally and simply, but also at the case that can be made for luxury and extravagance, including the idea that modern economies require lots of getting and spending"--Container.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781681682747
- ISBN: 1681682745
- Physical Description: 8 audio discs (9.5 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Prince Frederick, MD : HighBridge, [2016]
- Copyright: ℗2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Compact discs. Title from disc surface. Subtitle from container. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Simplicity. Thriftiness. |
| Genre: | Audiobooks. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Sage Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Hood River County Library District.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River County Library | CD 179.9 WES (Text) | 33892100431270 | Adult Audiobooks | Available | - |
