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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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. Vorwort EBlast announcement to environmental groups. Targeted online press announcements to potential reviewers (Weekly newspapers and green and progressive magazines) followed by a conventional print review campaign Postcard mailing to environmental/sustainability groups - i.e. Global Exchange and Center for a New American Dream Pitch to Working Assets Additional advertising in Ode Magazine and Coop America Quarterly Zusammenfassung The definitive guide for people wanting to make a positive difference in the world. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
