Doubt, Hope, Action: Invitation to a Gentle Revolution (5M) Political Economy, Climate Crisis, Democracy, and a Green Post-Capitalist Future

Ulffe Elbaek

ISBN 10: 1917159293 / ISBN 13: 9781917159296

Published by 5M, 2026

Seller Inventory # 18406962306

Synopsis:

A bold, hopeful call to face crisis honestly and act together for a different future.

Doubt, Hope, Action is Uffe Elbaek's journey in search of hope and an invitation to a gentle revolution. In this thoughtful and provocative book, he explores the defining challenges and contradictions of our time, asking one urgent question: What kind of world are we leaving for future generations?

Chapter by chapter, Elbaek confronts the planetary endgame we face: climate collapse, epidemics, violent social, political, and technological conflicts, the weakening of democratic institutions, right-wing radicalisation, resource conflict, regional warfare, and the reemergence of something that looks very much like old-fashioned imperialism. He describes not only the collapse of outer systems, but also the inner structures that shape how people live, hope, and act.

• Sharp social analysis of climate crisis, democracy, political conflict, and the breakdown of existing systems
• A hopeful political economy perspective rooted in the belief that another world is possible
• Real-world examples of change including values-driven entrepreneurs, democratic businesses, citizen groups, cooperatives, cultural initiatives, and organic farming collectives
• A call to unite and mobilise for progressive movements and all people who share a sense of responsibility for the future
• A compelling invitation to action for readers who refuse despair and want to help build a green, democratic, post-capitalist society

Blending heartfelt optimism with urgent reflection, this 224-page book argues that hope is not passive. It is something to be practiced, organised, and turned into action. For Elbaek, the signs of a different future are already here in communities, businesses, and political voices working toward more democratic and sustainable ways of living.

Doubt, Hope, Action is a timely read for anyone interested in political economy, climate collapse, democratic renewal, social change, and the shared work of building a more just future. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines.

About the Author:

Uffe Elbaek is a former Danish Minister of Culture, founder and former leader of the green political party The Alternative, and a long-time progressive voice in Danish public life.

Before entering national politics and serving in the Danish Parliament, Uffe founded and led the youth cultural organization The Frontrunners (1982-91). He went on to establish the renowned entrepreneurial leadership school The KaosPilots, where he served as principal (1991-2006), and later became CEO of the international LGBT event World Outgames in Copenhagen (2007-09).

Throughout his career, Uffe has been an influential educator, cultural innovator, author, and columnist — always championing social progress, creativity, and inclusion.

He is the author of several books, including Leadership on the Edge (2010) and his memoir Et liv (A Life) (2022).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Doubt, Hope, Action: Invitation to a Gentle ...
Publisher: 5M
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New