Reinventing Collapse: The Soviet Example and American Prospects
Language: English
Published by New Society Publishers, 2008
- Softcover
- Used
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The title of this book is "Reinventing Collapse," and I have to say that's exactly what this book manages to do. It's a short book, so you could read it in just a few hours, but it is packed with information and "make you think" moments. Orlov's unique perpsective on American life engages the reader and opens your eyes to what life in America is like to an outsider. Without a doubt the most useful aspect of this book are the details of what the situation was like in Russia after their political collapse. This book is a tutorial on how the reader might modify their life in the future if (or when) America collapses. Reviewed by Matt Mayer - "Groovy Green" In the waning days of the American empire, we find ourselves mired in political crisis, with our foreign policy coming under sharp criticism and our economy in steep decline. These trends mirror the experience of the Soviet Union in the early 1980s. Reinventing Collapse examines the circumstances of the demise of the Soviet superpower and offers clear insights into how we might prepare for coming events. Rather than focusing on doom and gloom, "Reinventing Collapse" suggests that there is room for optimism if we focus our efforts on personal and cultural transformation. With characteristic dry humor, Dmitry Orlov identifies three progressive stages of response to the looming crisis: Mitigation--alleviating the impact of the coming upheaval Adaptation--adjusting to the reality of changed conditions Opportunity--flourishing after the collapse He argues that by examining maladaptive parts of our common cultural baggage, we can survive, thrive, and discover more meaningful and fulfilling lives, in spite of steadily deteriorating circumstances. This challenging yet inspiring work is a must-read for anyone concerned about energy, geopolitics, international relations, and life in a post-Peak Oil world. Dmitry Orlov was born in Leningrad and immigrated to the United States at the age of twelve. He was an eyewitness to the Soviet collapse over several extended visits to his Russian homeland between the late eighties and mid-nineties. Condition: Very Good. Cover: Paperback.…
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- Title
- Reinventing Collapse: The Soviet Example and American Prospects
- Author
- Dmitry Orlov
- Publisher
- New Society Publishers
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0865716064
- ISBN 13
- 9780865716063
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About the Author
Dmitry Orlov is a Russian-American engineer and writer who was born in Leningrad and immigrated to the United States at the age of 12. Orlov lives off the grid, sailing his boat up and down the Eastern Seaboard and commuting by bicycle. He is the author of Reinventing Collapse and blogs regularly at Club Orlov.
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