State of the World 2010: Transforming Cultures From Consumerism to Sustainability

by The Worldwatch Institute

Overview

Like a tsunami, consumerism has engulfed human cultures and Earth’s ecosystems. Left unaddressed, we risk global disaster. But if we channel this wave, intentionally transforming our cultures to center on sustainability, we will not only prevent catastrophe, but may usher in an era of sustainability—one that allows all people to thrive while protecting, even restoring, Earth. In State of the World 2010, sixty renowned researchers and practitioners describe how we can harness the world’s leading institutions—education, the media, business, governments, traditions, and social movements—to reorient cultures toward sustainability.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610916295
Publisher:	Island Press
Publication date:	03/19/2015
Series:	State of the World
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	55 MB
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About the Author

Founded in 1974 by farmer and economist Lester Brown, Worldwatch was the first independresearch institute devoted to the analysis of global environmental concerns. Worldwatch quickly became recognized by opinion leaders around the world for its accessible, fact-based analysis of critical global issues. Now under the leadership of population expert and author Robert Engelman, Worldwatch develops innovative solutions to intractable problems, emphasizing a blend of governmleadership, private sector enterprise, and citizen action that can make a sustainable future a reality.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Contents Foreword - Muhammad Yunus, Founder, Grameen Bank, and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Preface - Christopher Flavin, President, Worldwatch Institute State of the World: A Year in Review - Lisa Mastny with Valentina Agostinelli The Rise and Fall of Consumer Cultures - Erik Assadourian Traditions Old and New Engaging Religions to Shape Worldviews - Gary Gardner Ritual and Taboo as Ecological Guardians - Gary Gardner Environmentally Sustainable Childbearing - Robert Engelman Elders: A Cultural Resource for Promoting Sustainable Development - Judi Aubel From Agriculture to Permaculture - Albert Bates and Toby Hemenway Education's New Assignment: Sustainability Early Childhood Education to Transform Cultures for Sustainability - Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson and Yoshie Kaga Commercialism in Children's Lives - Susan Linn Rethinking School Food: The Power of the Public Plate - Kevin Morgan and Roberta Sonnino What Is Higher Education for Now? - David W. Orr Business and Economy: Management Priorities Adapting Institutions for Life in a Full World - Robert Costanza, Joshua Farley, and Ida Kubiszewski Sustainable Work Schedules for All - Juliet Schor Changing Business Cultures from Within - Ray Anderson, Mona Amodeo, and Jim Hartzfeld Social Entrepreneurs: Innovating Toward Sustainability - Johanna Mair and Kate Ganly Relocalizing Business - Michael H. Shuman Government's Role in Design Editing Out Unsustainable Behavior - Michael Maniates Broadening the Understanding of Security - Michael Renner Building the Cities of the Future - Peter Newman Reinventing Health Care: From Panacea to Hygeia - Walter Bortz Earth Jurisprudence: From Colonization to Participation - Cormac Cullinan Media: Broadcasting Sustainability From Selling Soap to Selling Sustainability: Social Marketing - Jonah Sachs and Susan Finkelpearl Media Literacy, Citizenship, and Sustainability - Robin Andersen and Pamela Miller Music: Using Education and Entertainment to Morivate Change - Amy Han The Power of Social Movements Reducing Work Time as a Path to Sustainability - John de Graaf Inspiring People to See That Less Is More - Cecile Andrews and Wanda Urbanska Ecovillages and the Transformation of Values - Jonathan Dawson Notes Index