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Worldchanging: A User's Guide For The 21st Century

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Worldchanging: A User's Guide For The 21st Century

by Alex Steffen

Harry N. Abrams | November 1, 2006 | Hardcover

"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 Lappi, 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.

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    Highly recommend!

    Nicole Boles

    4 years ago

    This is a great book that makes us all more aware of the situation of our world. We simply can not conduct business the way that we have in the past or live with oblivious actions. The earth is not a business in liquidation. The green trends that are occuring now and that are gaining momentum are vital to sustaining our earth.
    This is a global book with a global focus, we are all in this together. The time is ripe for change!

    Nicole Boles
    My Idea For Change
    http://www.myideaforchange.com

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"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 Lappi, 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.

About the Author

Alex Steffen is co-founder and executive editor of Worldchanging.com, a global nonprofit 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 Rolling Stones, HBO, the Guggenheim Museum, and Time Warner. He lives in New York City.

Hardcover

600 Pages, 7 x 9.88 x 2.25 in

November 1, 2006

Harry N. Abrams

English


0810930951
9780810930957

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