ABSTRACT
Since Slow Food appeared some 30 years ago, the broader Slow Movement has blossomed both functionally and geographically. This concluding chapter discusses how many aspects of slow have gone mainstream in wealthy post-industrial societies, in many cases outside of the “slow” label. These include the vast expansion of farmers' markets, farm-to-table restaurants, the growing demand for and availability of organic food, and the remaking of urban areas to be more livable for residents and visitors. This expansion is aside from the advances of “slow” into new areas such as finance, education, and religion. Despite these gains, challenges remain and enthusiasts must guard against the movement amounting to a simple item for consumption, a positional good.
Michael Clancy: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5608-5256">orcid.org/0000-0002-5608-5256
