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Born to walk : the transformative power of a pedestrian act / Dan Rubinstein ; foreword by Kevin Patterson.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781770411890 (bound)
- ISBN: 1770411895 (bound)
- Physical Description: xix, 283 pages ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : ECW Press, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-280). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Walking. Walking > Health aspects. Fitness walking. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Legislative Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legislative Library, Vaughan Street | RA 781.65 Rub (Text) | 36970100006941 | General Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
