ISBN: 9780615482262 Year Added to Catalog: 2011 Book Format: Paperback with French Flaps Book Art: 4-color Dimensions: 8-1/4 x 10-1/4 Number of Pages: 446 Book Publisher: SEE Innovation Release Date: October 15, 2011 Web Product ID: 657
"The most important thing humanity can do is believe in itself. That we can grow, we can change, we can rouse ourselves in time to make big changes happen. Dream of a Nation encourages movement in this direction. It offers hundreds of ideas and examples of how smart, committed and daring we can be and is a treasure house of actions that have been shown to work, with pages of information, comprehensible illustrations, and faces of hope."
—Alice Walker
Presents a wide range of creative ideas and solutions related to some of the most important environmental, social, and economic challenges of our times
Across the nation countless individuals and organizations are dreaming a new future. Dream of a Nation sheds lights on some of the groundbreaking leaders, projects and ideas that have the potential to solve society’s toughest problems. Through a collection of essays and short commentaries, the solutions and projects presented celebrate unique contributions from the country’s diverse population and span the nation’s most prevalent concerns. The content is applicable to readers ages 16 and up of varying political persuasions and the material comes alive through four color authentic images, and accessible graphics and illustrations. Contributors include:
Alice Walker
Vice President Gore
Time 100 Visionary Geoffrey Canada
Bioneers Founder Kenny Ausubel
NASA Astronaut Jerry Linenger
Frances Moore Lappe
Union of Concerned Scientists
New America Foundation
United for a Fair Economy
Bipartisan Bridge
Citizen Effect
Veterans for Peace
(and 45 more)
Over 60 interconnected issues are explored and organized across twelve chapters including: Building an Equitable and Green Economy, Waging Peace, Citizen Leadership, Strengthening Community, Environmental Stewardship, Ending Poverty, Deepening Democracy, Improving Health, Media Reform, Key Education Innovations, Re-Imagining Business, and Creating a Nation that Shines. Dream of a Nation restores faith that humanity can solve our current looming environmental, economic and societal challenges. This is a comprehensive resource for any reader interested in gaining critical information and deepening their role as an empowered citizen.
Tyson Miller s a social entrepreneur and leader in the environmental movement who has been developing new organizations and initiatives for nearly 20 years. Over this timeframe, he has completed an award-winning documentary on environmental education and founded or co-founded five organizations and/or national initiatives including Green Press Initiative, Project for Improved Environmental Coverage, and Dream of a Nation. He has been awarded for leadership by the U.S. EPA, and has been featured on NPR, ABC News.com, BBC Radio, the NY Times, and over 100 other media outlets. Publisher’s Weekly named Tyson one of the 50 Most Influential People Under ...
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