Andrew Simms Bücher

The book, first published in 2009, offers insights into its subject matter through a scholarly lens. As part of the Routledge imprint, it reflects a commitment to academic rigor and is designed for readers seeking in-depth analysis and understanding. The content is likely to engage those interested in the themes and discussions presented, making it a valuable addition to the field it addresses.

A fascinating look at a world in which we have become obsessed with economic growth at theexpense of quality of life, and what we can do to change Ever get the feeling that things are falling apart? You're not alone. From bad banks to global warming it can all look hopeless, but what if everything could turn out, well, even better than before? What if the only thing holding us back is a lack of imagination and a surplus of old orthodoxies? In fascinating and iconoclastic detail—on everything from the cash in your pocket to the food on your plate and the shape of our working lives—this book describes how the relentless race for economic growth is not always one worth winning, how excessive materialism has come at a terrible cost to our environment, and how it hasn't even made us any happier in the process. The author believes passionately in the human capacity for change, and shows how the good life remains in our grasp. While global warming and financial meltdown might feel like modern day horsemen of the apocalypse, this book shows how such end of the world scenarios offer us the chance for a new beginning.

Annotation New edition of this highly acclaimed guide-- 'Creative and compelling.' Guardian 'Essential reading.' Head of the IPCC 'A new phrase has entered the language.' Anita Roddick This is the second edition of Andrew Simm's highly regarded guide to climate change and some possible solutions

In his analysis, Andrew Simms, director of the acclaimed think-and-do-tank the New Economics Foundation, and in association with tescopoly.org, tackles a subject that none of us can afford to ignore - what supermarkets in general, and Tesco in particular, are doing to the way we think we live our lives.

Rooted in ancient storytelling traditions, this collection presents modern folk tales that address contemporary issues such as climate change and social reform. The narratives blend dark themes with sharp wit, exploring the complexities of the human experience and timeless questions about living well. Featuring contributions from notable figures like Philip Pullman and Carol Ann Duffy, these tales offer imaginative solutions to today's challenges, encouraging readers to envision a brighter future through creativity and storytelling.

Uncovers the devastating psychological, social and environmental costs of advertising

Už jste někdy zažili pocit, že se všechno kolem hroutí? Nejste sami. Všechno, od bankovních praktik po globální oteplování, možná vypadá beznadějně, ale co kdybychom mohli chod věcí vrátit do původních, nebo možná ještě lepších kolejí? Co když to jediné, co nám v tom brání, je nedostatek představivosti a nadbytek zastaralých ortodoxních přístupů? Co si máme myslet o světě, kde je možné, aby jedna země dovážela stejné množství zmrzliny, toaletního papíru a dalšího zboží, jako vyváží a kde jsou vysoce postavení bankéři placeni miliony za to, že ničí ekonomické hodnoty, zatímco uklízečky v nemocnicích vytvářejí hodnoty, které představují několikanásobek jejich platu? Pomocí fascinujících a ikonoklastických detailů – počínaje krachem v našich peněženkách a konče způsobem, jakým se stravujeme a pracujeme – nás kniha Konec světa se nekoná informuje o skutečnosti, že vyčerpávající honba za hospodářským růstem možná vůbec nestojí za vynaložené úsilí, že za náš přehnaně materialistický přístup platí vysokou daň životní prostředí a hlavně že to všechno nás nakonec vůbec nečiní šťastnými.