Another World Is Possible If . . .

Susan George author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Verso Books

Published:17th Sep '04

Should be back in stock very soon

Another World Is Possible If . . . cover

An accessible, no-holds-barred analysis of globalization, movements for social change and justice, and alternate strategies

Participants in the worldwide citizen's movement for social change and global justice like to proclaim that 'Another world is possible'. But is it? To this popular slogan, Susan George adds a cautionary 'If' and proposes how we can indeed reach that Other World.Participants in the worldwide citizens' movement for social change and global justice like to proclaim that 'Another World Is Possible.' But is it? To this popular slogan, Susan George adds a cautionary 'If' and suggests how we can indeed reach that other world.
Whether you are a seasoned campaigner and confirmed 'world-changer,' someone who wonders how you can join in the growing citizens' movement, or someone who simply wants to know what this movement is about, this book is for you. You will discover that we are not condemned to glaring North-South inequalities, obscene wealth gaps, environmental destruction or inordinate power remaining in the hands of a small minority, if...

With acid wit and somber truths, The Lugano Report brilliantly portrays, through the eyes of its imagined but all-to-realistic planners, a world that may be heading for deep trouble. -- Noam Chomsky
In this satire, a summit on preserving the capitalist order comes to some disturbing conclusions as it follows the logic of capitalism ad infinitum. * Washington Post *
The Lugano Report is a brilliant and innovative means of exposing a world order that serves only the strongest. A compelling satire, packed with information, this is the work of an author in complete control of her subject. -- George Monibot
In this book, at once funny and tragic, Susan George reveals the power of neo-liberal prophecy and the absurdity of the economic system it has in store for us. -- Pierre Bourdieu

ISBN: 9781844675104

Dimensions: 191mm x 137mm x 20mm

Weight: 340g

284 pages