A map and compass in troubled times for global changemakers and leaders.
A map and compass in troubled times for global changemakers and leaders.
Civics & citizenship, Global warming & climate change, Social theory
How to Run a Planet recognizes the primary causes of our political and environmental crises: a lack of good global government, a laissez faire ideology, and a materialist worldview. Presenting a wiser worldview - a political model harmonious with the nature of the universe - John Holman tasks humanity with creating a planetary civilization of sublime proportions, beyond capitalism and nationalism. In doing so, Holman illustrates a democratically elected world parliament and an economic system based on the pursuit of societal and environmental well-being rather than growth. This is essential reading for policymakers, philosophers, social activists, and anybody else interested in the big picture and global solutions.
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John Holman has written an extraordinary book that should be read and debated by anyone concerned with the world as it is, and who believes in the necessity, possibility, and desirability of adopting radically better ways of organizing and sustaining our collective, planetary existence. The reliance on esoteric thought gives Holman's worldview a challenging originality that exposes the shortcomings of rationalism and materialism. ~ Richard Falk, Professor Emeritus of International Law, Princeton University and Chair of Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor
A lovely and important book that asks us to reject the main narrative of economic globalization, unrestricted markets and unlimited growth – followed by most governments – and to embrace instead one based on inclusivity, sustainability, spiritual growth and a governance system geared to achieving social and environmental well-being for all. ~ Maude Barlow, Co-Founder of the Blue Planet Project and Chair of Food & Water Watch
A work that should be examined by all interested in building a peaceful world. ~ Douglas Roche, Former Canadian Senator and Chair of United Nations Disarmament Commission
