This Changes Everything
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This Changes Everything
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This Changes Everything
Forget everything you think you know about global warming. It's not about carbon - it's about capitalism. The good news is that we can seize this crisis to transform our failed economic system and build something radically better. This is a book that redefines its era.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionThis Changes Everything by Naomi Klein is a gripping exploration into the depths of the climate crisis, urging readers to reconsider existing narratives surrounding the subject. Rather than focusing solely on carbon emissions, Klein asserts that the root of the problem lies within the capitalist economic structure itself. This incisive analysis brings to light how the relentless pursuit of profit is fundamentally at odds with the sustainability of life on Earth.
Naomi Klein, renowned for her thought-provoking works such as The Shock Doctrine and No Logo, delivers her most urgent and provocative book yet. She delves into how the current economic model prioritises growth and profit over environmental stewardship, leading to destructive consequences for our planet. Klein argues that this systemic issue is not just a threat to ecosystems but also to the very fabric of human societies worldwide.
Klein's argument is both a critique and a call to action. She presents compelling evidence to show that initiatives directed at addressing climate change are often superficial and inadequate when they fail to challenge the underlying capitalist framework. However, Klein also presents an inspiring vision of how this crisis can serve as a powerful catalyst for monumental change, encouraging a shift towards more equitable and sustainable systems.
With a blend of meticulous research and passionate narrative, Klein highlights grassroots movements and localised solutions that challenge the status quo. She explores topics ranging from renewable energy to climate justice, offering a roadmap for transformative change that goes beyond mere policy adjustments. By doing so, Klein inspires hope, showing that it is possible to build a future that honours both people and the planet.
This Changes Everything is more than a call to arms; it is a comprehensive manifesto calling for a paradigm shift. It pushes readers to question their beliefs, inspiring them to take bold and necessary actions towards remodelling our global economic systems. Whether you are an environmental activist, a policymaker, or a concerned citizen, this book provides the insights and impetus needed to confront the most existential challenge of our time.
Join Naomi Klein in this transformative journey and explore how we can collectively reshape our world into a more just and sustainable place for generations to come.
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This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein has been widely praised as a powerful and urgent call to action on climate change. Reviewers commend Klein for her meticulous research, compelling argument for radical economic change, and ability to inspire hope and action. Critics highlight the book's thought-provoking examination of the intersection between capitalism and environmental crisis, positioning it as one of the most important works on climate change and activism in recent years.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241956182
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 March 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 399g
Pages: 576
About the Author
Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist and author of the #1 international bestsellers The Shock Doctrine, No Logo and This Changes Everything. She is a member of the board of directors for 350.org, a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis, a Puffin Foundation Writing Fellow at the Nation Institute, and a former Miliband Fellow at the LSE. She holds an honorary Doctor of Civil Laws from the University of King's College, Nova Scotia.
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