Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century

Alex Steffen

ISBN 10: 0810930951 / ISBN 13: 9780810930957

Published by Abrams, 2006

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pp. 600.

Seller Inventory # 7945396

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century
• Publisher: Abrams
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810930951
• ISBN 13: 9780810930957
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Worldchanging is poised to be the Whole Earth Catalog for this millennium. Written by leading new thinkers who believe that the means for building a better future lie all around us, Worldchanging is packed with the information, resources, reviews, and ideas that give readers the tools they need to make a difference. Brought together by Alex Steffen, co-founder of the popular and award-winning web site Worldchanging.com, this team of top-notch writers includes Cameron Sinclair, founder of Architecture for Humanity, Geekcorps founder Ethan Zuckerman, sustainable food expert Anna Lappé, and many others. Renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister brings his extraordinary talents to Worldchanging, resulting in a book that will challenge readers to personally redefine the conversation about the future.Each chapter offers readers new answers to key questions, such as:Why does buying locally produced food make sense?What steps can I take to influence my workplace toward sustainability?How do I volunteer, advocate, and give more effectively?From eco-building to responsible shopping, political action to humanitarian relief, Worldchanging puts the power to solve problems into the reader’s hands.

About the Author

Alex Steffen is the founder and executive editor of www.worldchanging.com, a global non-profit media collaborative dedicated to exploring tools, models and ideas for building a better future. He lives in Seattle. Stefan Sagmeister formed Sagmeister Inc. in 1993 and has since designed branding, graphics and packaging for clients as diverse as the Rollings Stones, HBO, the Guggenheim Museum and Time Warner. He lives in New York City.