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Born to Walk: The Transformative Power of a Pedestrian Act - Hardcover - NEW
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781770411890
- Book Title
- Born to Walk : the Transformative Power of a Pedestrian Act
- Publisher
- ECW Press
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Sports & Recreation, Health & Fitness, Social Science
- Topic
- Walking, Healthy Living, Disease & Health Issues
- Item Weight
- 19.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 286 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
ECW Press
ISBN-10
1770411895
ISBN-13
9781770411890
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202593594
Product Key Features
Book Title
Born to Walk : the Transformative Power of a Pedestrian Act
Number of Pages
286 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Walking, Healthy Living, Disease & Health Issues
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Health & Fitness, Social Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
19.7 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-431576
Reviews
"With fervour and a strong commitment to research, Rubinstein unpacks his simple manifesto: 'Walk more. Anywhere.'" -- Quill & Quire "Walking long distances daily is good for your health. We know that. But Rubinstein goes several steps further with this thought-provoking, transcendent book on the benefits of covering the miles on foot." -- Toronto Star " Born to Walk should be required reading for Canadian politicians, policy-makers, planners and pedestrians." -- Winnipeg Free Press "[ Born to Walk ] shows how putting one foot in front of the other intersects with nearly every facet of the human experience, from mental health to economics to creativity, with no shortage of scientific firepower to back it up." -- Edmonton Journal "Few books treat walking so big-heartedly and open-mindedly as this one or with such exploratory, wide-ranging study." -- Literary Review of Canada "Rubinstein is at a crossroads in his life and walking provides the balm to get through it. It is full of personal stories about those he walks with: police on the beat, members of Canada's First Nations, hikers, you name it." -- Books Or Bust, "With fervour and a strong commitment to research, Rubinstein unpacks his simple manifesto: 'Walk more. Anywhere.'" -- Quill & Quire "Walking long distances daily is good for your health. We know that. But Rubinstein goes several steps further with this thought-provoking, transcendent book on the benefits of covering the miles on foot." -- Toronto Star " Born to Walk should be required reading for Canadian politicians, policy-makers, planners and pedestrians." -- Winnipeg Free Press "[ Born to Walk ] shows how putting one foot in front of the other intersects with nearly every facet of the human experience, from mental health to economics to creativity, with no shortage of scientific firepower to back it up." -- Edmonton Journal "Rubinstein is at a crossroads in his life and walking provides the balm to get through it. It is full of personal stories about those he walks with: police on the beat, members of Canada's First Nations, hikers, you name it." -- Books Or Bust, "With fervour and a strong commitment to research, Rubinstein unpacks his simple manifesto: 'Walk more. Anywhere.'" -- Quill & Quire " Born to Walk should be required reading for Canadian politicians, policy-makers, planners and pedestrians." -- Winnipeg Free Press "Rubinstein is at a crossroads in his life and walking provides the balm to get through it. It is full of personal stories about those he walks with: police on the beat, members of Canada's First Nations, hikers, you name it." -- Books Or Bust, "An unhurried and encyclopedic study of a basic and simple movement that touches upon nearly everything else we do. Like a good ramble over variable terrain, the book is filled with unexpected objects and insights." -- EVENT Magazine, "Few books treat walking so big-heartedly and open-mindedly as this one or with such exploratory, wide-ranging study." -- Literary Review of Canada, "With fervour and a strong commitment to research, Rubinstein unpacks his simple manifesto: 'Walk more. Anywhere.'" -- Quill & Quire "Walking long distances daily is good for your health. We know that. But Rubinstein goes several steps further with this thought-provoking, transcendent book on the benefits of covering the miles on foot." -- Toronto Star " Born to Walk should be required reading for Canadian politicians, policy-makers, planners and pedestrians." -- Winnipeg Free Press "[ Born to Walk ] shows how putting one foot in front of the other intersects with nearly every facet of the human experience, from mental health to economics to creativity, with no shortage of scientific firepower to back it up." -- Edmonton Journal "Few books treat walking so big-heartedly and open-mindedly as this one or with such exploratory, wide-ranging study." -- Literary Review of Canada "Rubinstein is at a crossroads in his life and walking provides the balm to get through it. It is full of personal stories about those he walks with: police on the beat, members of Canada's First Nations, hikers, you name it." -- Books Or Bust "This is an inherently inspirational work, and one that holds real promise for social change. Add to that: reading it is often a delightfully visceral experience. Born to Walk invigorates -- it convinces you that it's time to get off the couch, lace up your sneakers, and rediscover the simple pleasure of a good walk." -- Straight.com, "With fervour and a strong commitment to research, Rubinstein unpacks his simple manifesto: 'Walk more. Anywhere.'" -- Quill & Quire "Walking long distances daily is good for your health. We know that. But Rubinstein goes several steps further with this thought-provoking, transcendent book on the benefits of covering the miles on foot." -- Toronto Star " Born to Walk should be required reading for Canadian politicians, policy-makers, planners and pedestrians." -- Winnipeg Free Press "[ Born to Walk ] shows how putting one foot in front of the other intersects with nearly every facet of the human experience, from mental health to economics to creativity, with no shortage of scientific firepower to back it up." -- Edmonton Journal "Few books treat walking so big-heartedly and open-mindedly as this one or with such exploratory, wide-ranging study." -- Literary Review of Canada "Rubinstein is at a crossroads in his life and walking provides the balm to get through it. It is full of personal stories about those he walks with: police on the beat, members of Canada's First Nations, hikers, you name it." -- Books Or Bust "This is an inherently inspirational work, and one that holds real promise for social change. Add to that: reading it is often a delightfully visceral experience. Born to Walk invigorates -- it convinces you that it's time to get off the couch, lace up your sneakers, and rediscover the simple pleasure of a good walk." -- Straight.com "An unhurried and encyclopedic study of a basic and simple movement that touches upon nearly everything else we do. Like a good ramble over variable terrain, the book is filled with unexpected objects and insights." -- EVENT Magazine, " Born to Walk should be required reading for Canadian politicians, policy-makers, planners and pedestrians." -- Winnipeg Free Press, " Born to Walk should be required reading for Canadian politicians, policy-makers, planners and pedestrians." - Winnipeg Free Press "Rubinstein is at a crossroads in his life and walking provides the balm to get through it. It is full of personal stories about those he walks with: police on the beat, members of Canada's First Nations, hikers, you name it." - Books Or Bust "With fervour and a strong commitment to research, Rubinstein unpacks his simple manifesto: 'Walk more. Anywhere.'" - Quill & Quire "[ Born to Walk ] shows how putting one foot in front of the other intersects with nearly every facet of the human experience, from mental health to economics to creativity, with no shortage of scientific firepower to back it up." - Edmonton Journal "Walking long distances daily is good for your health. We know that. But Rubinstein goes several steps further with this thought-provoking, transcendent book on the benefits of covering the miles on foot." - Toronto Star, "With fervour and a strong commitment to research, Rubinstein unpacks his simple manifesto: 'Walk more. Anywhere.'" -- Quill & Quire, "This is an inherently inspirational work, and one that holds real promise for social change. Add to that: reading it is often a delightfully visceral experience. Born to Walk invigorates -- it convinces you that it's time to get off the couch, lace up your sneakers, and rediscover the simple pleasure of a good walk." -- Straight.com, "Walking long distances daily is good for your health. We know that. But Rubinstein goes several steps further with this thought-provoking, transcendent book on the benefits of covering the miles on foot." -- Toronto Star, "Rubinstein is at a crossroads in his life and walking provides the balm to get through it. It is full of personal stories about those he walks with: police on the beat, members of Canada's First Nations, hikers, you name it." -- Books Or Bust, "[ Born to Walk ] shows how putting one foot in front of the other intersects with nearly every facet of the human experience, from mental health to economics to creativity, with no shortage of scientific firepower to back it up." -- Edmonton Journal
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
796.51019
Table Of Content
Foreword Prologue Chapter 1: Body Chapter 2: Mind Chapter 3: Society Chapter 4: Economy Chapter 5: Politics Chapter 6: Creativity Chapter 7: Spirit Chapter 8: Family Epilogue Sources Acknowledgements
Synopsis
Former managing editor of Canadian Geographic, Dan Rubinstein goes hiking with some of the world's visionaries on walking, and rediscovers paths to our physical, mental, spiritual, social, economic, and environmental health., The case for getting back on our feet The humble act of putting one foot in front of the other transcends age, geography, culture, and class, and is one of the most economical and environmentally responsible modes of transit. Yet with our modern fixation on speed, this healthy pedestrian activity has been largely left behind. At a personal and professional crossroads, writer, editor, and obsessive walker Dan Rubinstein travelled throughout the U.S., U.K., and Canada to walk with people who saw the act not only as a form of transportation and recreation, but also as a path to a better world. There are no magic-bullet solutions to modern epidemics like obesity, anxiety, alienation, and climate change. But what if there is a simple way to take a step in the right direction? Combining fascinating reportage, eye-opening research, and Rubinstein's own discoveries, Born to Walk explores how far this ancient habit can take us, how much repair is within range, and guarantees that you'll never again take walking for granted., The humble act of putting one foot in front of the other transcends age, geography, culture and class, and is one of the most economical and environmentally responsible modes of transit. Yet with our modern fixation on speed, this healthy pedestrian activity has been largely left behind. At a personal and professional crossroads, writer, editor and obsessive walker Dan Rubinstein travelled throughout the UK, the US and Canada to walk with people who saw the act not only as a form of transportation and recreation, but also as a path to a better world.
LC Classification Number
GV199.5
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