Victim of Success: Civilization at Risk - Couverture rigide

McManners, Peter J.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0955736919 ISBN 13 : 9780955736919

Editeur : Susta Press, 2009

Synopsis

An important new book published in advance of the Copenhagen United Nations Climate Change Conference argues that current proposals (including those to be discussed in Copenhagen),do not go far enough. The radical and sometimes unexpected views expressed by Peter McManners may surprise or even shock readers. Previous books have attacked our current society and predicted environmental disaster, but none have managed to suggest any truly convincing strategies to improve matters. Victim of Success is the first book to suggest a range of creative strategies that are practical, convincing, and really could make a difference. Peter McManners also has the courage to spell out the reality of just how harsh and far-reaching changes must be - but he goes on to inspire by showing how this brave new world could be a surprisingly pleasant place, much better (he claims) than the world we live in now. The first part of the book predicts a period of economic boom after the financial crisis of 2009, followed by catastrophic collapse as three issues climate change, population growth, and the depletion of oil reserves all come to a head at the same time. The second part spells out the changes that must be made, including innovative strategies and resolute action to: control the world's population; ban fossil fuel; curb the (current) aviation industry; eliminate the throwaway society, and harness the power of community. The third part of Victim of Success explains the author's vision of the sustainable world he believes we can achieve, but his vision is realistic and practical. His view is that a sustainable world will not be perfect, but if we embrace change it could be better than the world we have now. And he is clear that it is our generation that must make that choice.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Peter McManners's first book, Adapt and Thrive, was published in 2008 while he was living in Finland. The Finnish newspaper Etela-Suomen Sanomat said 'Governments and businesses who are currently unable to see beyond the current political term/share price will oppose this book, but in twenty years they will be quoting it as the Bible for Survival ...' Victim of Success, published this October, is his second book. It will be followed by his third, Green Outcomes in a Real World, to be published by Gower Books in May 2010. Peter McManners writes a monthly column for Sustainable Business magazine, and a weekly blog at www.petermcmanners.com

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Susta Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0955736919
• ISBN 13: 9780955736919
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 282
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible