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	affluenza Oliver James There is currently an epidemic of 'affluenza' throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Over a nine-month period, bestselling author Oliver James travelled around the world to try and find out why. He discovered how, despite very different cultures and levels of wealth, affluenza is spreading. Cities he visited include Sydney, Singapore, Moscow, Copenhagen, New York and Shanghai, and in each place he interviewed several groups of people in the hope of finding out not only why this is happening, but also how one can increase the strength of one's emotional immune system. He asks: why do so many more people want what they haven't got and want to be someone they're not, despite being richer and freer from traditional restraints? And, in so doing, uncovers the answer to how to reconnect with what really matters and learn to value what you've already got. In other words, how to be successful and stay sane. 592pp more on politics/economics/development Price: £8.99
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	the growth illusion: how economic growth has enriched the few, impoverished the many and endangered the planet Richard Douthwaite Aiming to reveal the real nature of undirected economic growth, Richard Douthwaite shows that we cannot rely on Adam Smith's belief that an "invisible hand" will always ensure that self-interest serves the common good. Douthwaite believes that when enough people think along the lines suggested in this book, a new path will present itself and, rather than striving for constant expansion to stave off collapse, nations can build stable economies in which resource consumption is kept at a sustainable level. 382pp more on politics/economics/development Price: £12.95
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	collapse: how societies choose to fail or survive Jared Diamond From groundbreaking writer and thinker, Jared Diamond comes an epic, visionary new book on the mysterious collapse of past civilizations - and what this means for our future. Why do some societies flourish, while others founder? What happened to the people who made the forlorn long-abandoned statues of Easter Island or to the architects of the crumbling Maya pyramids? Will we go the same way, our skyscrapers one day standing derelict and overgrown like the temples at Angkor Wat? Bringing together new evidence from a startling range of sources and piecing together the myriad influences, from climate to culture, that make societies self-destruct, "Collapse" also shows how unlike our ancestors we can benefit from our knowledge of the past and learn to be survivors. 592pp more on politics/economics/development Price: £9.99
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	heat: how to stop the planet burning George Monbiot We know that climate change is happening. We know that it could, if the worst predictions come true, destroy the conditions that make human life possible. Only one question is now worth asking: can it be stopped? In this brand new hardback book, George Monbiot shows that it can. By revealing how we can save the planet without losing our comfort and security, Monbiot exposes the cowardice of our politicians and sweeps away their perpetual excuse for doing nothing: that it would be too painful and expensive to sustain life on earth. For the first time, he demonstrates that we can achieve the necessary cut - a 90 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 - without bringing civilization to an end. Combining his unique knowledge of campaigning and environmental science, he shows how we can transform our homes, our power and our transport systems. But he also shows that this can happen only with a massive programme of action, which no government has yet been prepared to take. 304pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £8.99
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	do it yourself: a handbook for changing our world Edited by the Trapese Collective Massive issues, but how can we make any difference? This book shows you how; it's not a book about what's wrong with the world, but a collection of dynamic ideas which explore how we can build meaningful social change, ourselves, here and now. The book weaves together stories and experiences with in-depth analysis. Simple how-to guides offer practical ideas for change. Taken together, these small steps can move us towards taking back control of our lives from governments and corporations. Written by activists and grassroots campaigners, this guide covers: reducing your energy consumption, organising without leaders, setting up a community garden, organising a health collective, education, alternative media, how to run a social centre, cultural activism, direct action. 306pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £12.99
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	soil and soul: people versus corporate power (new edition) Alastair McIntosh In this rousing book, Scottish writer and campaigner Alasdair McIntosh shows how it is still possible for ordinary people to take on powerful individuals or mighty corporations and emerge victorious. This extraordinary story weaves together theology, mythology, economics, ecology, history, poetics and politics as the author journeys towards a radical new philosophy of community, spirit and place. 336pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £8.99
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	toward a transpersonal ecology: developing new foundations for environmentalism Warwick Fox This scholarly text explores key ideas such as political, methodological and psychological involved in deep ecology and argues for an approach to ecophilosophy based on identification rather than values. A must-have for anyone interested in the philosophical aspect of the emerging new paradigm. 380pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £27.95
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	ecology into economics won't go: or life is not a concept Stuart McBurney This mixture of personal philosophy, argument, wit and concern exposes the delusion that economic growth can be sustainable, showing that attempts to solve environmental problems through market-based incentives do not work. The culprit is the economic system, acting against life and nature. 192pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £9.95
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	limits to growth: the 30 year update Donella Meadows, Jorgen Randers & Dennis Meadows This substantially revised, expanded and updated edition follows on from 'Limits to Growth' and 'Beyond the Limits', which raised the alarm that we have already overshot the planet's carrying capacity. Marshalling a vast array of new, hard data and more powerful computer modelling, and incorporating the latest thinking on sustainability, ecological footprinting and limits. this new book presents future scenarios and makes an even more urgent case for a rapid readjustment of the global economy towards a sustainable path. This is a compelling and, indeed, essential reading for all concerned with our common future. 368pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £14.99
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	global spin: the corporate assault on environmentalism (2nd revised edition) Sharon Beder Global spin reveals the techniques being used around the world by powerful conservative forces to try to change the way the public and politicians think about the environment. Using specialised PR firms, front groups posing as public interest groups, and a host of other underhand means, the covert power of large corporations has enabled corporate agendas to dominate the international debate about the environment, and how environmental problems are addressed. 336pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £12.95
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	the compassionate revolution: radical politics and buddhism David Edwards Shows how our capitalist system is dependent on the promotion of the three Buddhist 'Poisons': greed for profit at any cost in terms of humanm suffering; hatred of foreign obstacles to profit; and ignorance of the cosy link between Western corporations and Third World dictators, helping to protect Western profits. David Edwards argues that the antidote to exploitative social systems is rational awareness rooted in unconditional kindness and compassion for all. 256pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £9.95
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	contraction & convergence: the global solution to climate change Aubrey Meyer One of the range of Schumacher Briefings, this book outlines a new economic model to solve the climate change problem. Developed by the Global Commons Institute, it is now championed by many within governments, business and the environmental movement. 96pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £5.00
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	globalization: tame it or scrap it? Greg Buckman 'Globalization is irreversible and irresistible.' - Tony Blair This book gives the lie to that claim. Buckman argues that economic globalisation is destructive, is not inevitable, and is reversible. He also compares and contrasts the ideas of two schools of the anti-globalisation movement - the 'fair traders' and the 'localisers'. 256pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £9.99
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	green alternatives to globalisation: a manifesto Michael Woodin & Caroline Lucas An accessible and concise statement of the green alternatives to economic globalisation. Arguing that globalisation increases poverty, undermines democracy, and destroys the environment, the authors demonstrate the urgent need for a new approach - economic localisation - that is based on the green principles of equity, ecology and democracy. 262pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £11.99
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	what do greens believe? Joe Smith 'The world has enough for everybody's need, but not enough for one person's greed' - Gandhi. Greens are driven by a concern with the fate of future generations and the natural world on which we all depend. They argue that theirs is the only way of ensuring the survival of a sustainable planet. The case they make is powerful, emotive, urgent and politically controversial. 'In the space of a couple of decades, Greens have shaped an influential movement. Issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss are now familiar and widely accepted. The challenge for Greens today is to turn mainstream rhetoric into meaningful action.' In this readable and wide-ranging introduction, Joe Smith summarises Green historical roots and some of the main intellectual building blocks of Green thinking. He goes on to consider whether they have the appetite and potential to 'change the world'. 100pp more on politics/economics/development Price: £6.99
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	small is beautiful: a study of economics as if people mattered (new edition) E. F. Schumacher A green classic in which Shumacher challenges the doctrine of economic and technological specialisation, and proposes a system of smaller working units, communal ownership, and regional workplaces utilising local labour and resources. 272pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £7.99
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	when corporations rule the world: 2nd edition David C. Korten Explains how globalisation has concentrated power and wealth in global corporations and financial markets, and how they have reconstructed values and institutions everywhere on the planet to serve their own narrow ends. It also reveals why and how millions of people are acting to reclaim their political and economic power from these elitist forces and presents a policy agenda for restoring democracy and rooting economic power in people and communities. 400pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £10.50
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	tescopoly: how one shop came out on top and why it matters Andrew Simms This book shows how the inexorable rise of supermarkets , particularly Tesco, has brought about a commercial nanny state that knows more about you than you think, profiting from shelves full of global plunder and unpicking the fabric of our communities. In this searing analysis, Andrew Simms, one of Britain's leading experts on this issue tackles a subject that none of us can afford to ignore. 372pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £7.99
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	no logo (new edition) Naomi Klein A seminal book, and an antidote to branding and consumerism; based on hundreds of interviews on both sides of the fence, with young activists and advertising executives, with union leaders and corporate directors. It offers a fascinating re-reading of our times. 400pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £8.99
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	localization: a global manifesto Colin Hines (Head, International Economics Unit, Greenpeace) A manifesto to unite all those who do not aspire to a monolithic global consumer culture; it details policies to create local self-sufficiency and shows clearly that there is an alternative to globalisation. 192pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £12.99
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	bringing the food economy home: local alternatives to agribusiness Helena Norberg-Hodge, Todd Merrifield & Steven Gorelick If the many social, environmental and economic crises facing the planet are to be resolved, a good place to start is to rebuild local food economies. This title shows how a shift towards the local would protect and rebuild agricultural diversity, along with many other benefits. 176pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £16.95
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	eating fossil fuels: oil, food and the coming crisis in agriculture Dale Allen Pfeiffer 'Eating Fossil Fuels' examines the interlinked crises of energy and agriculture and highlights some startling findings, including the fact that studies suggest that without fossil-fuel based agriculture, the US could only sustain about two thirds of its present population. For the planet as a whole, the sustainable number is estimated to be about two billion. Concluding that the effect of energy depletion will be disastrous without a transition to a sustainable, relocalized agriculture, the book draws on the experiences of North Korea and Cuba to demonstrate stories of failure and success in the transition to non-hydrocarbon-based agriculture. It urges strong grassroots activism for sustainable, localized agriculture and a natural shrinking of the world's population. 125pp more on politics/economics/development Price: £9.99
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	captive state: the corporate takeover of britain George Monbiot Monbiot documents the end of representative government in Britain. The state is no longer the initiator of policy but an increasingly helpless bystander. As institutional corruption strikes at the heart of public life, in a contest between the desires of big business and the needs of the electorate, the electorate loses out every time. 448pp click on image for contents page more on politics/economics/development Price: £8.99
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