Our only world : ten essays
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Nederland Community Library - NONFICTION | 306.209 Berry | On Shelf |
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178 pages ; 22 cm
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"As the United States prepares to leave its long war in Afghanistan, it now must contemplate the necessity of sending troops back to Iraq, recalling General Colin Powell's advice to President Bush: "If you break it, you own it," as the world's hot spots threaten to spread over the globe with the ferocity of a war of holy terror and desperation. The planet's environmental problems respect no national boundaries. From soil erosion and population displacement to climate change and failed energy policies, American governing classes are paid by corporations to pretend that debate is the only democratic necessity and that solutions are capable of withstanding endless delay. Late Capitalism goes about its business of finishing off the planet. And we citizens are left with a shell of what was once proudly described as The American Dream. In this new collection of eleven essays, Berry confronts head-on the necessity of clear thinking and direct action. Never one to ignore the present challenge, he understands that only clearly stated questions support the understanding their answers require. For more than fifty years we've had no better spokesman and no more eloquent advocate for the planet, for our families, and for the future of our children and ourselves"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Berry, W. (2015). Our only world: ten essays . Counterpoint.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Berry, Wendell, 1934-. 2015. Our Only World: Ten Essays. Counterpoint.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Berry, Wendell, 1934-. Our Only World: Ten Essays Counterpoint, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Berry, Wendell. Our Only World: Ten Essays Counterpoint, 2015.
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