The Age of Resilience

'By worshiping efficiency, we've managed to build an economic system that melted the Arctic ... Jeremy Rifkin argues that it's time to prioritize resilience instead ... I defy anyone not to be fascinated and provoked by the vision he unfolds!' - Bill McKibben, Pioneer Climate Activist and Author 'Jeremy Rifkin has always been ahead of the curve' - Vandana Shiva, Environmental Activist and recipient of the Right Livelihood Award 'Every policy maker, politician, educator, civic and religious leader should heed his advice. Change at the magnitude needed to save the planet requires a global realignment in how we think. Fortunately, Rifkin has provided us with a detailed roadmap' - Ken Burns, Documentary Filmmaker 'Breaks ranks with the conventional economic wisdom that encourages unlimited economic development on a planet with finite natural resources. He suggests that we need to think of 'nature as our classroom' and reimagine every aspect of our existence - our concepts of time and space, economic life, governance, and even our notions of selfhood - so that life might flourish once again on Earth. This book invites us to engage in a radically new conversation about our species' future. It's long overdue' - Jane Goodall, Primatologist 'Wide-ranging, thought-provoking, and generously optimistic about the future. Beyond a system based around dominance, exploitation and competing personal gain, there's the possibility of a kinder, greener society that values mutual flourishing - Jeremy Williams, The Earthbound Report 'Rifkin sees a future of sweeping economic and social shifts where productivity gives way to regenerativity and gross domestic product to quality of life indicators. Consumerism, corporate conglomerates and globalisation all wither while 'eco-stewardship', high tech co-operatives and 'globalisation' flourish ... will prove beguiling for many readers' - Pilita Clark, Financial Times 'His discussion of peerocracy and the new forms of representative democracy appearing around the world is interesting and should provide food for thought for policymakers worldwide ... promising new world Rifkin has envisioned' - Philippa Nuttall, Parliament Magazine