The Better World Handbook: Small Changes That Make A Big Difference - Softcover

Ellis Jones; Ross Haenfler; Brett Johnson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865715750 ISBN 13: 9780865715752

Publisher: New Catalyst Books, 2007

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Book Description:

The definitive guide for people wanting to make a positive difference in the world.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Catalyst Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0865715750
• ISBN 13: 9780865715752
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320