It would be a perfect world if everyone could quit their jobs and devote themselves fully to the causes they believed in. Instead, "The Better World Handbook" shows caring, but busy people how to live out their progressive values "and" have a life! The principle behind this engaging guide is to incorporate everyday activism into even the most mundane areas of our lives-like grocery shopping, banking, eating, reading the newspaper, and working. The book begins with a concise summary of our society's most pressing problems ...
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It would be a perfect world if everyone could quit their jobs and devote themselves fully to the causes they believed in. Instead, "The Better World Handbook" shows caring, but busy people how to live out their progressive values "and" have a life! The principle behind this engaging guide is to incorporate everyday activism into even the most mundane areas of our lives-like grocery shopping, banking, eating, reading the newspaper, and working. The book begins with a concise summary of our society's most pressing problems that lead directly to seven foundations necessary for building a better world: economic fairness, comprehensive peace, ecological sustainability, deep democracy, social justice, a culture of simplicity, and revitalized community. Subsequent chapters are organized around intuitive topics such as Food, Money, Transportation, Work, and Media, focusing on activities that support the seven foundations for a better world. A purchase can allow a locally owned business to thrive; money invested in the right bank can create opportunities for poor communities; a vacation can contribute to preserving wilderness areas; tuning-in to public and alternative media can put readers back in control of their thoughts, feelings and values that mainstream media marginalize. Practical and extremely well researched by four university instructors who have synthesized knowledge from a wide variety of sources, "The Better World Handbook" provides readers with the essential information they need to take effective actions that will make a difference across the entire spectrum of the world's problems. Marketing National print advertising National print, radio, and web publicity Author events in Boulder and Denver Co-op available All four authors live in Boulder, Colorado where they are instructors at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Each author is deeply committed to activism.
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
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This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Integrity of the book is in good condition with no missing pages. Pages can have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer!
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Very Good. Book Large octavo, softcover, light corner wear else VG in blue and black pictorial wraps. "Discusses the global challenges we face, outlines the seven foundations for a better world, and includes a Better World Shopping Guide, a Top Ten List of Actions for a Better World, and a wide range of follow-up resources that cover everything from socially responsible investing to alternative news sources. " 291 pages.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 300 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name CLEAN, TIGHT PAGES NO BENT CORNERS LOOKS BRAND NEW
