Reinventing Collapse: The Soviet Example and American Prospects - Couverture souple

Orlov, Dmitry

 
9780865716063: Reinventing Collapse: The Soviet Example and American Prospects
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ISBN 10 : 0865716064 ISBN 13 : 9780865716063
Editeur : New Society Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

In the waning days of the American Empire the US administration finds itself mired in political crisis; foreign policy has come under sharp criticism and the economy is in steep decline. These trends mirror the experience of the Soviet Union in the early 1980s. "Reinventing Collapse" examines the circumstances of the demise of the Soviet superpower and offers clear insights into how we might prepare for coming events. Rather than focusing on doom and gloom, "Reinventing Collapse" suggests that there is room for optimism if we focus our efforts on personal and cultural transformation. With characteristic dry humour, Orlov identifies three progressive stages of response to the looming crisis: Mitigation - alleviating the impact of the coming upheaval; Adaptation - adjusting to the reality of changed conditions; and, Opportunity - flourishing after the collapse. He argues that by examining maladaptive parts of our common cultural baggage we can survive and thrive and discover more meaningful and fulfilling lives, in spite of steadily deteriorating circumstances. This challenging yet inspiring work is a must-read for anyone concerned about energy, geopolitics, international relations and life in a post-Peak Oil world.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dmitry Orlov is a Russian-American engineer and writer who was born in Leningrad and immigrated to the United States at the age of 12. Orlov lives off the grid, sailing his boat up and down the Eastern Seaboard and commuting by bicycle. He is the author of Reinventing Collapse and blogs regularly at Club Orlov.

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Éditeur
New Society Publishers
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0865716064
ISBN 13 
9780865716063
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
176
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9780865716858: Reinventing Collapse: The Soviet Experience and American Prospects

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0865716854 ISBN 13 :  9780865716858
Editeur : New Society Publishers, 2011
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