Ellis Jones, Ross Haenfler, Brett Johnson

The Better World Handbook (eBook, ePUB)

Small Changes That Make A Big Difference

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: New Society Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2007
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781550923650
• Artikelnr.: 38324250

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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