Global Thoughts, Local Actions

McConkey, David

Publisher: The Marquis Project
Year First Published: {8209 Global Thoughts, Local Actions GLOBAL THOUGHTS LOCAL ACTIONS McConkey, David The Marquis Project A wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life. 1984 1985 107pp BC8209-GlobalTHoughts.jpg PMP Pamphlet 301.632 This book contains a wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life. The author's basic hypothesis is that we live in a society of outdated attitudes and values. He presents his views in three parts: global problems, global answers, and ideas for local and individual answers. In Part I, "Global Realities" speaks of ecological problems, lack of responsible stewardship of our resources, consumer addiction, an outdated work ethic, respecting international development, and inequality in foreign aid. Part II, "Towards a Global Ethic", says that "with new technologies and new understandings, Canadian society can be ecologically sound, energy conserving, employment producing, and can encourage planetary peace and justice." A conserver attitude, a steweardship ethic and self-reliance are suggested as replacements to how we now live. Part III, "What Can I Do?", gives many examples of recycling and wise energy use and reducing our own consumption of non-renewable resources by living simply so that others may simply live. He also advocated restructuring eduction, nurturing a harmonious family atmosphere and the importance of the influential political role of individual and collective actions. Table of Contents Introduction: Welcome To The Real World Part One: Global Realities 1. Canada And The World: Ecology and Energy 2. Canada And The World: Employment and Equity Part Two: Towards A Global Ethic 3. Ecology: A Stewardship Ethic 4. Energy: A Conserver Ethic 5. Employment: A New Work Ethic 6. Equity: A Peace and Justice Ethic Part Three: What Can I Do? 7. Voluntary Simplicity 8. Nurturing A Global Ethic 9. Political Action 10. Global Thoughts, Local Actions For More Information Notes CX3196 1 false true false CX3196.htm [0xc0009bb9b0 0xc000d33980 0xc000dcc7b0 0xc001da8360 0xc000229bf0 0xc000286ba0 0xc0003cc2d0 0xc0006a1620 0xc0006d7680 0xc0006e4600 0xc0007466c0 0xc00075b740 0xc00060faa0 0xc0001fd8c0 0xc0004b6810 0xc0000683c0 0xc0003b0ff0 0xc000b31290 0xc0010aa6c0 0xc0013bc6f0 0xc0013578f0 0xc0016217a0] Cx}
Year Published: 1985
Pages: 107pp Dewey: 301.632
Resource Type: Pamphlet
Cx Number: CX3196

A wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life.

Abstract:
This book contains a wealth of information for those seeking ways to link global problems to everyday life.
The author's basic hypothesis is that we live in a society of outdated attitudes and values. He presents his views in three parts: global problems, global answers, and ideas for local and individual answers.
In Part I, "Global Realities" speaks of ecological problems, lack of responsible stewardship of our resources, consumer addiction, an outdated work ethic, respecting international development, and inequality in foreign aid.

Part II, "Towards a Global Ethic", says that "with new technologies and new understandings, Canadian society can be ecologically sound, energy conserving, employment producing, and can encourage planetary peace and justice." A conserver attitude, a steweardship ethic and self-reliance are suggested as replacements to how we now live.

Part III, "What Can I Do?", gives many examples of recycling and wise energy use and reducing our own consumption of non-renewable resources by living simply so that others may simply live. He also advocated restructuring eduction, nurturing a harmonious family atmosphere and the importance of the influential political role of individual and collective actions.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Welcome To The Real World

Part One: Global Realities
1. Canada And The World: Ecology and Energy
2. Canada And The World: Employment and Equity

Part Two: Towards A Global Ethic
3. Ecology: A Stewardship Ethic
4. Energy: A Conserver Ethic
5. Employment: A New Work Ethic
6. Equity: A Peace and Justice Ethic

Part Three: What Can I Do?
7. Voluntary Simplicity
8. Nurturing A Global Ethic
9. Political Action
10. Global Thoughts, Local Actions

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