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Maintenance Phase

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Contrasting Cultures: Work Ethic and Elder Care

This chapter explores the stark differences between Western societal values focused on productivity and status versus the Sardinian approach that emphasizes respect and care for the elderly. It critiques the interpretations of these cultural attitudes in diet literature, questioning the romanticization of Sardinian customs alongside valid critiques of American work culture.

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