The Upside Of Down

Catastrophe, Creativity And The Renewal Of Civilization

BY THOMAS HOMER-DIXON

Brief Description:
Is this the world's inevitable fate, a downward spiral that ultimately spells the collapse of societies? Perhaps, says acclaimed author Thomas Homer-Dixon - or perhaps these crises can actually lead to renewal for ourselves and planet earth. The Upside of Down takes the reader on a mind-stretching tour of societies' management, or mismanagement, of disasters over time. From the demise of ancient Rome to contemporary climate change, this spellbinding book analyzes what happens when multiple crises compound to cause what the author calls "synchronous failure." But there is hope. Through creative, bold reform, it is possible to reinvent our future.

Island Press 2006 416 PP. Cloth

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