Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century
by Alex Steffen
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Author: Alex SteffenForeword: Al Gore
Introduction: Bruce Sterling
Edition: Hardcover
Published: 2006-11-01
ISBN: 0810930951
Number of pages: 608
Publisher: "Harry N. Abrams, Inc."
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Book Review: Environmentalism for those who confuse computer desktop themes with nature
Summary: 1 Stars
A nonsensical belief that we can solve the environmental crisis by avoiding self change. Never in our history have their been a more deluded and narcissistic generation clambering to take the helm. We're in serious trouble.
Summary of Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century
Worldchanging is poised to be the Whole Earth Catalog for this millennium. Written by leading new thinkers who believe that the means for building a better future lie all around us, Worldchanging is packed with the information, resources, reviews, and ideas that give readers the tools they need to make a difference. Brought together by Alex Steffen, co-founder of the popular and award-winning web site Worldchanging.com, this team of top-notch writers includes Cameron Sinclair, founder of Architecture for Humanity, Geekcorps founder Ethan Zuckerman, sustainable food expert Anna Lapp?, and many others. Renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister brings his extraordinary talents to Worldchanging, resulting in a book that will challenge readers to personally redefine the conversation about the future.Each chapter offers readers new answers to key questions, such as:
Why does buying locally produced food make sense?
What steps can I take to influence my workplace toward sustainability?
How do I volunteer, advocate, and give more effectively?
From eco-building to responsible shopping, political action to humanitarian relief, Worldchanging
puts the power to solve problems into the reader?s hands.
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