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How to change the world /

by Flintoff, John-Paul.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : Picador, 2013Edition: First U.S. edition.Description: 192 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.ISBN: 9781250030672 (trade pbk.); 1250030676 (trade pbk.); 9781250030689 (e-book); 1250030684 (e-book).Subject(s): Social change | Attitude change | Community development
Contents:
Overcoming defeatism -- What drives us? -- Some thoughts on strategy -- Bearing witness -- What you will need -- Taking a first step -- Add beauty, and fun -- How does money fit in? -- Make it appealing -- Love helps -- Aim for a peace prize -- Homework.
Summary: We all want to live in a better world, but sometimes it feels that we lack the ability or influence to make a difference. John-Paul Flintoff offers a powerful reminder that through the generations, society has been transformed by the actions of individuals who understood that if they didn't like something, they could change it. Combining fresh new insights from history, politics and modern culture, this book will give you a sense of what might just be possible, as well as the inspiration and the courage you need to go about improving and changing the world we live in.
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HM831 F57 2013 (Browse shelf) Available 00011982
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Overcoming defeatism -- What drives us? -- Some thoughts on strategy -- Bearing witness -- What you will need -- Taking a first step -- Add beauty, and fun -- How does money fit in? -- Make it appealing -- Love helps -- Aim for a peace prize -- Homework.

We all want to live in a better world, but sometimes it feels that we lack the ability or influence to make a difference. John-Paul Flintoff offers a powerful reminder that through the generations, society has been transformed by the actions of individuals who understood that if they didn't like something, they could change it. Combining fresh new insights from history, politics and modern culture, this book will give you a sense of what might just be possible, as well as the inspiration and the courage you need to go about improving and changing the world we live in.


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