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The Better World Handbook: Small Changes That Make A Big Difference

Autor Ellis Jones, Brett Johnson
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 ian 2007
The definitive guide for people wanting to make a positive difference in the world. Specifically designed to reach people who normally would not consider themselves activists, The Better World Handbook is directed toward those who care about creating a more just, sustainable, and socially responsible world but don't know where to begin. Substantially updated, this revised bestseller now contains more recent information on global problems, more effective actions, and many new resources.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780865715752
ISBN-10: 0865715750
Pagini: 301
Ilustrații: 100 B&W illustrations and charts
Dimensiuni: 157 x 226 x 21 mm
Greutate: 0.48 kg
Ediția:Revised
Editura: New Society Publishers
Colecția New Society Publishers
Locul publicării:Canada

Notă biografică

Ellis Jones has been teaching students to make a difference in the world for the past 15 years. A scholar of social responsibility, social change and everyday activism, he founded and directs the Better World Network, giving presentations throughout the US. He currently teaches sociology at University of California, Davis. Brett Johnson has been a dedicated member of the environmental and simple living movements for years. He coordinates his apartment complex's composting program, leads voluntary simplicity workshops, and is currently researching the voluntary simplicity movement in the U.S. Brett is currently teaching sociology at Luther College in Iowa. Brett Johnson has been a dedicated member of the environmental and simple living movements for years. He coordinates his apartment complex's composting program, leads voluntary simplicity workshops, and is currently researching the voluntary simplicity movement in the U.S. Brett is currently teaching sociology at Luther College in Iowa.

Cuprins

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction

Building A Better World
The Cycle Of Cynicism
The Cycle Of Hope
The Ten Thought Traps

The Seven Foundations Of A Better World
Economic Fairness
Comprehensive Peace
Ecological Sustainability
Deep Democracy
Social Justice
Simple Living
Revitalized Community

Actions For A Better World

Money
Banking
Credit Cards
Saving
Investing

Shopping
What to Buy
Who to Buy It From
Better World Buying Guide

Food
Buying Groceries
Eating
Planting a Garden

Personal
Extraordinary Living
Emotional Well-Being
Physical Well-Being
Reflection

Friends & Family
Building Strong Relationships
Giving Gifts
Children

Community
Neighborhood
Local Community
Community Issues

Spirituality & Religion
Spiritual Well-Being
Faith In Action
Religious and Spiritual Community
Spiritual and Religious Groups

Home
Energy
Water
Trash
Lawn and Garden
Your Home

Work
Workplace Relationships
Socially Responsible Workplace
Finding Good Work

Media
Television
Radio
Magazines
Newspapers
Internet

Politics
Voting
Getting Involved
The Top Ten Issues List

Transportation
Walking
Bicycling
Public Transit
Automobiles

Travel
Where to Go
Where to Stay
What to Do
Extraordinary Travel

Organizations
Getting Involved
Giving
Finding Organizations
Amazing Organizations
The Best of the Rest

The Top Ten Actions For A Better World
Notes
Action Checklist
About The Authors
Index


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The definitive guide for people wanting to make a positive difference in the world.