Worldchanging
Author: by Alex Steffen (Author), Sagmeister Inc.
Publisher: Abrams
Publication Date: 2006-undefined-Nov.
Language: English
Print Length: 608 pages
ISBN-10: 0810930951
ISBN-13: 9780810930957
Book Description
Worldchanging is poised to be the Whole Earth Catalog for this millennium. Written by leading new thinkers who believe that the means for building a better future lie all around us, Worldchanging is packed with the information, resources, reviews, and ideas that give readers the tools they need to make a difference. Brought together by Alex Steffen, co-founder of the popular and award-winning web site Worldchanging.com, this team of top-notch writers includes Cameron Sinclair, founder of Architecture for Humanity, Geekcorps founder Ethan Zuckerman, sustainable food expert Anna Lappé, and many others. Renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister brings his extraordinary talents to Worldchanging, resulting in a book that will challenge readers to personally redefine the conversation about the future.Each chapter offers readers new answers to key questions, such as:Why does buying locally produced food make sense?What steps can I take to influence my workplace toward sustainability?How do I volunteer, advocate, and give more effectively?From eco-building to responsible shopping, political action to humanitarian relief, Worldchanging puts the power to solve problems into the reader’s hands.
Review
Contains almost everything you need to know about climate change and, more
importantly, what you can do about it. -- Metro, December 21, 2006
importantly, what you can do about it. -- Metro, December 21, 2006
If I were you I'd go out this very moment and get a copy... A goldmine of
sound, green advice. --
A bible for eco-warriors and anyone who's now convinced to become
one!
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A comprehensive, user-friendly manifesto for action with sections
on communities, citites, politics and 'stuff'.
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Six hundred pages of ideas, ideals and enthusiasm are crammed
between hard covers, suggesting a thousand ways for making the world a
better place.
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About the Author
Alex Steffen is the founder and executive editor of www.worldchanging.com, a global non-profit media collaborative dedicated to exploring tools, models and ideas for building a better future. He lives in Seattle. Stefan Sagmeister formed Sagmeister Inc. in 1993 and has since designed branding, graphics and packaging for clients as diverse as the Rollings Stones, HBO, the Guggenheim Museum and Time Warner. He lives in New York City.
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