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

by Brett Johnson (Author), EllisJones (Author)

New
Paperback
2007
$17.12

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.

Synopsis

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.

$17.12

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12 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Published: 01 Sep 2007
ISBN 10: 0865715750
ISBN 13: 9780865715752
Book Overview: > 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

Author Bio

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.